Vers le ciel
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Michel des Gobelins Corneille's Vers le ciel 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
Vers le ciel by Michel des Gobelins Corneille is a mesmerizing mid-20th-century abstraction radiating dynamic energy through its vibrant interplay of color and form. Created during the heyday of the CoBrA avant-garde movement (1948–51), Corneille's work embodies the group’s spontaneous, expressive ethos—fusing childlike imagination with mythical symbolism. The canvas bursts with organic shapes resembling celestial bodies or avian figures, rendered in fiery reds, sunlit yellows, and deep blues against textured backgrounds. Its rhythmic composition evokes both cosmic wonder and earthly vitality, bridging European abstraction with non-Western influences—a hallmark of Corneille’s cross-cultural inspirations from Africa and Latin America. As a CoBrA co-founder, his works like Vers le ciel occupy a pivotal niche in postwar art, challenging formal conventions while celebrating primal creativity. Today, it resonates as a jubilant testament to artistic freedom, often exhibited alongside peers like Karel Appel and Asger Jorn.
For interiors seeking bold sophistication, Vers le ciel commands attention as a focal point—ideal above a modern sofa or in a minimalist office to inject warmth and intellectual verve. Its swirling forms harmonize with mid-century furniture or organic decor (think Eames chairs or Noguchi tables), while the rich palette complements jewel tones like emerald green or terracotta in textiles. In daylight, position it opposite expansive windows to amplify its luminosity; in dimmer spaces, spotlighting enhances its tactile brushstrokes. A medium-large size (approx. 100x120cm) ensures impact without overwhelming, perfect for accent walls or alongside sleek shelving. Pair sparingly with monochrome photography or geometric sculptures to balance its expressive energy. Ultimately, this piece transforms sterile spaces into galleries of joy, inviting contemplation and conversation alike.
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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.
