Tytto Ja Mansikkatuokkonen.
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Maria Wiik's Tytto Ja Mansikkatuokkonen. 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 Wiik's Tyttö ja Mansikkatuokkonen (Girl with Strawberry Blossoms) is a delicate Finnish masterpiece from 1887 that captures the quiet poetry of youth and nature. The painting depicts a young girl pensively holding a stem of wild strawberry blossoms against a soft, muted background, her auburn hair and floral details rendered with exquisite precision. Wiik, a prominent figure in Finland's Golden Age of Art, blends Realist observation with Romantic sensitivity – notice how the girl's introspective gaze and the blossoms' fragility evoke themes of fleeting beauty. As one of the few 19th-century Scandinavian women artists to gain international recognition (exhibiting at the Paris Salon), Wiik's work represents both the intimate domestic scenes favored by Nordic artists and a proto-feminist perspective rarely documented in her era. The painting's subdued palette and psychological depth place it alongside the works of contemporaries like Albert Edelfelt, while its floral symbolism connects to broader European memento mori traditions reinterpreted through Nordic light.
For modern interiors, this artwork shines in spaces celebrating Scandinavian serenity or botanical elegance. A medium-sized reproduction (around 24x30 inches) would anchor a reading nook with its warm terracotta and olive tones harmonizing with linen upholstery or pale oak shelves. In home offices, the painting’s contemplative mood pairs beautifully with clean-lined Scandinavian furniture – try floating it above a minimalist desk with a single ceramic vase echoing the blossoms’ white petals. The composition’s vertical format suits narrow walls in dining areas, where its floral motif could inspire table settings with wild strawberries and cream-colored tableware. For richer color schemes, draw out the girl’s rust-colored sash with leather accents or dried botanicals in amber glass. Avoid overcrowding; this piece demands breathing room like the negative space Wiik masterfully employed.
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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.
