"maja De Espaldas"
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Martin Nestor De La Torre's "maja De Espaldas" 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
With a sensual allure that transcends time, "Maja De Espaldas" (Maja from Behind) by Martín Néstor de la Torre captures the Romantic era's fascination with Spanish mystique. Painted in the early 20th century, this provocative yet elegant work reinterprets Goya’s legendary "La Maja Desnuda" through a Symbolist lens—exchanging Baroque drama for soft, diffused brushstrokes that caress the reclining figure’s pearl-like skin. The anonymous maja’s turned back becomes a masterful study of light and modesty, her delicate shawl cascading like liquid silver over warm ochre fabrics, contrasting with the muted duskiness of the background. Though lesser-known than Manet’s "Olympia" or Ingres’ odalisques, De la Torre’s work holds significance as a bridge between traditional Spanish costumbrismo and emerging modernist sensibilities. The painting whispers rather than declaims, its intimacy amplified by the artist’s unique ability to blend Rococo softness with Pre-Raphaelite attention to textile detail.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece demands a curated setting—ideally a private study or a boutique hotel lobby where its erotic tension can be balanced by sober surroundings. Opt for walls in Farrow & Ball’s "Railings" (a deep blue-black) or "Tallow" (warm greige) to make the maja’s golden tones glow. Frame it in slender gold leaf with delicate fluting to echo the painting’s 19th-century revivalist spirit. Scale matters: the original’s approximately 90x60cm dimensions work best within a 1.5-meter viewing radius, paired with a 1940s Venetian glass sconce for ambient lighting. Introduce texture through a navy velvet settee or a rough-linen armchair to counterpoint the figure’s smoothness. For offices, place it opposite sleek, minimalist furniture to create a provocative dialogue between old-world romance and contemporary rigor—the maja’s turned back becoming a silent rebel against corporate sterility.
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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.
