Cherries and Carafe
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Paul Gauguin's Cherries and Carafe 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
Paul Gauguin's Cherries and Carafe (c. 1889–90) is a vibrant still life that encapsulates the artist’s bold departure from Impressionism toward Synthetism, a style emphasizing simplified forms, vivid colors, and symbolic meaning. Set against a deep blue background, the composition features plump red cherries spilling from a rustic wooden table, juxtaposed with a carafe that refracts light in geometric patterns. Gauguin’s thick, deliberate brushstrokes and flattened perspective reflect his quest to transcend realism, infusing the scene with a sense of primal energy and emotional intensity. Created during his transitional period in Brittany—before his iconic Tahitian works—this painting bridges European post-Impressionism and his later explorations of "primitive" aesthetics. Its rhythmic patterns and symbolic use of color (e.g., cherries as vitality, blue as mysticism) foreshadow his influence on modern movements like Fauvism and Expressionism, cementing his legacy as a pioneer of emotional and decorative abstraction.
For interior styling, Cherries and Carafe thrives in spaces balancing warmth and sophistication. Hang it in a dining area or study to amplify its intimate, contemplative mood, ideally against neutral walls (soft beige or charcoal gray) to let its cobalt and ruby hues pop. Pair it with rustic wood furniture or wicker accents to echo its organic textures, or contrast with sleek mid-century pieces for a dynamic interplay. A mid-sized frame (around 24x30 inches) ensures visibility without overwhelming smaller rooms, while gallery lighting enhances its luminous layers. For color harmony, introduce cobalt ceramics or cherry-red throw pillows. In offices, it sparks creativity—place it near a reading nook with a leather chair and brass desk lamp to evoke Gauguin’s fusion of rawness and refinement.
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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.
