The Legend Of The City Of Ys
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lucien Levy-Dhurmer's The Legend Of The City Of Ys into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer’s The Legend of the City of Ys is a mesmerizing Symbolist masterpiece that immerses viewers in the haunting Breton myth of the submerged kingdom. Painted in 1897, the work captures the ethereal moment when Princess Dahut’s doomed city vanishes beneath stormy waves, blending dreamlike atmosphere with Art Nouveau’s sinuous forms and Pre-Raphaelite detail. Lévy-Dhurmer’s signature use of misty, luminous tones—pearl-gray skies melting into emerald waters—creates a palpable sense of mystery and melancholy. The painting’s dramatic composition, where spectral figures wade through swirling currents under a moonlit glow, exemplifies Symbolism’s focus on emotion and mythology. As a pinnacle of fin-de-siècle art, it bridges Romanticism’s grandeur and early 20th-century introspection, cementing Lévy-Dhurmer’s legacy among visionaries like Gustave Moreau and Odilon Redon. The work remains a touchstone for scholars studying how European artists reimagined folklore through a psychological lens.
For interiors seeking poetic drama, The Legend of the City of Ys commands attention as a statement piece in dimly lit studies or lounge areas. Its muted seascape palette—silver-grays, deep blues, and moss greens—pairs elegantly with Art Nouveau furniture, gilded frames, or Japandi-inspired minimalism. A medium-to-large canvas (original dimensions: ~100 x 70cm) suits feature walls above velvet-upholstered benches or mahogany desks, echoing Breton maritime heritage. Layer textures like rough linen curtains or mercury-glass lamps to amplify its mystical glow. In offices, position it near reading nooks with emerald or sapphire accents to harness its meditative energy. Avoid competing artwork; instead, let its spectral beauty anchor the space, ideally under directional LED lighting to mimic the painting’s lunar radiance.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
