Maruru
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Paul Gauguin's Maruru 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 Maruru (1893) transports viewers to Tahiti's mystical shores through a dreamlike fusion of color and symbolism. Created during Gauguin's first Polynesian sojourn, the painting exemplifies his pioneering Synthetist style—flattened perspectives, bold outlines, and emotive, unnatural hues rejecting Western naturalism. Its title meaning "delight" in Tahitian, the work depicts a local woman offering fruit against a vibrating backdrop of cadmium yellows and blues, where foreground and background collapse into decorative patterning. This radical simplification of form and spiritualized approach to indigenous life cemented Gauguin's legacy as Post-Impressionism's rebel visionary, though contemporary views rightly critique his romanticized colonial gaze. Held in Moscow's Pushkin Museum, Maruru remains a keystone in understanding primitivism's influence on modern art.
For interiors, a framed print of Maruru ignites bohemian sophistication in spaces craving warmth and cultural depth. Its golden ochres harmonize beautifully with terracotta walls or walnut wood tones, while the electric blue accents pop against charcoal or olive upholstery—ideal above a mid-century sofa or sleek office credenza. Opt for a substantial canvas reproduction (24"x36" or larger) to honor Gauguin's monumental approach, positioning it as a focal point in rooms with ample natural light to intensify its jewel-like palette. Pair with rattan furniture and brass decor for an organic-modern fusion, or contrast its curvilinear forms with Bauhaus-inspired geometric pieces for dynamic tension. In minimalist settings, let the painting's intricate patterns stand alone; for eclectic spaces, layer with African textiles or Oceanic artifacts to extend its exotic narrative.
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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.
