Oviri
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Paul Gauguin's Oviri 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 Oviri (1894) emerges from the mist like a haunting Polynesian myth brought to life. The earthenware sculpture depicts a savage goddess cradling a wolf-like creature, her elongated limbs and hollow eyes radiating primal power. Created during Gauguin's first Tahitian period, the work embodies his pursuit of "savage" beauty through simplified forms and symbolic ambiguity - neither fully Tahrian deity nor European folklore. The coarse stoneware surface, intentionally left unglazed, enhances its raw, archaic quality. As Gauguin's only ceramic work exhibited during his lifetime (at 1895's Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts), Oviri occupies a pivotal position bridging Symbolism and Primitivism, later influencing modernist sculptors like Picasso who admired its "terrifying majesty." The artist even requested this mysterious figure guard his grave, cementing its status as his spiritual manifesto.
For contemporary spaces, Oviri's organic forms work best in minimalist interiors needing an arresting focal point. Place the sculpture (original size 75cm tall) on a rough-hewn wooden pedestal in a library alcove or executive office, where its textured surface plays beautifully with natural materials like linen or raw silk. The monochrome tones harmonize with earthy color schemes - pair with terracotta walls or dove-gray furnishings for sophisticated contrast. In larger rooms, amplify its presence with Gauguin-inspired tropical greens (like Farrow & Ball's "Bancha") on accent walls. The work's mythical quality creates intriguing dialogue when juxtaposed with mid-century modern furniture or brutalist architecture. For collectors preferring reproductions, scaled-down bronze versions (30-40cm) make striking desk objets when displayed with indigo-dyed textiles and rough-edged ceramic vessels. Always illuminate with warm, directional lighting to accentuate the figure's haunting contours.
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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.
