The Umbrella
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Maria Konstantinova Bashkirtseva's The Umbrella 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
Maria Konstantinova Bashkirtseva's The Umbrella (1883) captures a fleeting moment of feminine intimacy with striking realism and emotional depth. Painted during the artist's tragically short career, this oil work exemplifies her post-impressionist style blended with academic precision—evident in the delicate play of light filtering through the parasol’s fabric, casting lace-like shadows on the young woman’s face. As one of few prominent female artists in 19th-century Europe, Bashkirtseva’s works like this challenged societal norms by focusing on bourgeois women’s private lives rather than grand historical narratives. The painting’s quiet intensity and masterful handling of translucent materials secured her position as a bridge between Impressionism’s spontaneity and the emerging Symbolist movement. Its recent reappraisal in feminist art history highlights how Bashkirtseva subverted the male gaze through introspective female subjects.
For interior styling, The Umbrella’s soft palette of ivory, blush, and slate blue lends elegance to light-filled spaces like dressing rooms or executive offices. Consider a gilt frame to echo its 19th-century origins, paired with Louis XVI-style furniture or minimalist decor to avoid visual competition. At its original 92×73cm scale, it commands attention as a focal point above a velvet sofa or writing desk; smaller reproductions work well in gallery walls with tonal artworks like Mary Cassatt’s pastels. The parasol’s intricate shadows inspire material pairings—sheer curtains for ethereal light diffusion or matte ceramics to balance its luminosity. In corporate settings, it subtly reinforces themes of contemplation, making it ideal for wellness areas or boardrooms with neutral-toned acoustic panels.
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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.
