Meu Taporo Aka Picking Lemons
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Paul Gauguin's Meu Taporo Aka Picking Lemons 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 Meu Taporo Aka Picking Lemons (1898-99) immerses viewers in the lush, dreamlike world of Tahiti, where the artist sought refuge from European modernity. The painting depicts a Polynesian woman harvesting lemons, her figure framed by vibrant foliage in Gauguin’s signature cloisonnist style—bold outlines and flat, saturated hues evoking stained glass. The scene exudes tranquility yet carries an undercurrent of symbolism; the lemons may represent both abundance and the bittersweet nature of colonial encounters. Created during Gauguin’s later years, the work reflects his "primitivist" idealization of Tahitian life, blending observational detail with imaginative stylization. Though controversial today for its cultural appropriation, the painting remains pivotal in Post-Impressionism, influencing Fauvism and modern art’s embrace of non-Western motifs. Gauguin’s textured brushwork and unconventional palette—ochres against emerald greens—create a visual rhythm that feels both exotic and introspective.
For interiors, Meu Taporo Aka Picking Lemons lends itself to spaces craving warmth and narrative depth. Ideal for a sunlit living room or a creative studio, its tropical palette pairs beautifully with organic textures: rattan furniture, linen fabrics, or terra-cotta accents. Frame it in a simple wooden floater frame to honor Gauguin’s rustic aesthetic, or opt for a gilded edge to elevate its decorative appeal. The painting’s medium size (approximately 25 x 20 inches in most reproductions) suits intimate walls or gallery groupings—pair it with abstract botanicals or tribal art for thematic cohesion. For offices, it stimulates creativity; position it near earthy tones (sage walls, walnut desks) to harmonize its warm yellows and greens. Avoid competing patterns; let Gauguin’s composition dominate as a focal point. In minimalist spaces, its rich colors add vitality without clutter, bridging nature and artistry.
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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.
