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
In Paul Gauguin's enigmatic 1894 masterpiece Oviri ("Savage" in Tahitian), a haunting ceramic sculpture-turned-painting emerged from the artist's final Tahitian period. A ghostly female figure with wild hair crouches over a limp wolf, her elongated fingers pressing into its body with unsettling ambiguity – is this a goddess of death or creation? The brooding greens and eerie blue shadows evoke Gauguin's signature Cloisonnism style, where flat color planes are outlined like stained glass. Painted shortly after returning from Tahiti amidst personal turmoil, Oviri distills Gauguin's fascination with Polynesian spirituality and his self-fashioned "primitive" identity. Its raw power influenced the emerging Symbolist movement, making it a pivotal bridge between Post-Impressionism and modern primitivism. Beware – this isn't passive decoration; it's a window into Gauguin's conflicted soul.
For spaces craving depth, Oviri commands attention as a striking focal point. Its 75 × 50 cm mid-size scale suits statement walls in modern lofts or minimalist offices, ideally paired with rough-textured concrete or warm oak paneling. Echo its mystical greens through velvet upholstery or potted monsteras, while metallic bronze accents mirror the sculpture's ceramic origins. Surprisingly, it harmonizes with Brutalist furniture – the painting's crude forms balance sleek lines. Avoid ornate frames; opt for thin black floater frames to maintain its raw edge. In home offices, position opposite large windows – the changing daylight animates its eerie glow, sparking creative tension. Gauguin's Oviri transforms sterile spaces into contemplation chambers, best paired with a single Eames lounge rather than cluster seating. This isn't decor; it's an intellectual provocation in visual form.
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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.
