By The Pond (b. 161; M./s. 21)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mary Cassatt's By The Pond (b. 161; M./s. 21) 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
Mary Cassatt's "By The Pond" (c. 1897; medium/size: drypoint/21 cm) exemplifies her masterful fusion of Impressionist light and introspective intimacy. This tranquil drypoint etching depicts two women in elegant 19th-century dresses seated by water's edge, their parasols creating rhythmic silhouettes against the soft cross-hatching that suggests dappled sunlight. As one of the few American artists embraced by the French Impressionist circle, Cassatt here demonstrates her signature "feminine gaze" – capturing quiet social moments without sentimentality, while revolutionary for its era in portraying women as autonomous subjects rather than decorative objects. The work's exquisite linear sensitivity reflects her study of Japanese woodblock prints, particularly in the flattened perspective and decorative patterning of the pond's surface. Within Cassatt's oeuvre, this print represents her mature period when she championed printmaking as fine art, bridging European modernism and American collecting tastes.
For contemporary interiors, this etching's muted sepia-and-ivory palette makes it exceptionally versatile. Consider hanging it in a study or sitting area with warm wood tones – its intimate scale (approximately 8x10 inches when framed) suits gallery walls or as part of a salon-style grouping with other Cassatt works or Japonisme-inspired pieces. The horizontal composition harmonizes beautifully above low furniture like sideboards or console tables, particularly in spaces with natural fiber rugs and curvilinear Art Nouveau accents. In offices, pair it with sage green or duck-egg blue walls to echo the aquatic theme, using brass picture lights to enhance the metallic sheen of the drypoint medium. For larger spaces, balance its delicacy with substantial frames (2-3 inch matted walnut frames work ideally) and position near reflective surfaces like mercury glass vases to amplify its luminous quality. The bucolic serenity makes it especially fitting for bedrooms or spa-like bathrooms.
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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.
