





Four Kittens At Play With A Spool Of Wool
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Marie Yvonne Laur's Four Kittens At Play With A Spool Of Wool 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
Marie Yvonne Laur's charming oil painting Four Kittens At Play With A Spool Of Wool (c.1900) captures the joyful innocence of domestic life through exquisite Belle Époque refinement. The composition depicts four fluffy kittens entangled in vibrant yarn—one pouncing, two tussling, and another wide-eyed with curiosity—all rendered in Laur's signature soft brushwork that gives their fur tactile dimension. As a rare female artist specializing in animal portraits during France's Gilded Age, Laur elevated pet paintings from mere decor to fine art through her anatomical precision and ability to convey personality. The warm palette of cream, coral and sage green reflects the fashionable Art Nouveau interiors of Parisian bourgeoisie homes where such works symbolized prosperity and affection for nature. Today, the painting remains significant as both a masterpiece of chat peinture (cat painting) and a testament to women artists gaining recognition in previously male-dominated genres.
For interior styling, this 24"x20" canvas brings playful sophistication to spaces needing warmth. Hang it in a sunlit breakfast nook with rattan chairs and linen drapes to enhance its creamy tones, or let it animate a modern home office when paired with emerald velvet upholstery for color contrast. The circular yarn motif beautifully complements round mirrors or marble coffee tables, while the vintage gilt frame suggests pairing with brass desk accessories. In children's spaces, scale down to giclée prints clustered with botanical sketches for eclectic charm. Always install at eye-level (57"-60") on walls painted in Farrow & Ball's "Setting Plaster" or similar neutral backdrops that allow the kittens' expressions to shine as the focal point—a timeless celebration of life's simple pleasures.
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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.