The Square Basin Aka Pond
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Paul Gauguin's The Square Basin Aka Pond 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 The Square Basin (Aka Pond) is a captivating work from his Tahitian period, radiating a dreamlike harmony between nature and human presence. Painted in 1891 shortly after Gauguin arrived in Tahiti, the artwork epitomizes his post-Impressionist style with flattened perspectives, bold outlines, and symbolic color choices. The scene depicts a serene square pond enveloped by lush tropical foliage, where Tahitian women bathe or rest by the water—a recurring motif in Gauguin’s oeuvre representing an idealized paradise untouched by modernity. The composition’s warm ochres, vibrant greens, and deep blues evoke both tranquility and mystery, blurring the line between reality and Gauguin’s romanticized vision. As a pivotal piece in Gauguin’s exploration of primitivism, The Square Basin reflects his rejection of European conventions, making it a landmark in art history for its influence on Symbolism and early modernism.
For interiors, this masterpiece offers rich decorative potential. Its idyllic, exotic ambiance makes it ideal for creating a focal point in spaces designed for relaxation, such as a reading nook or a spa-like bathroom. The painting’s warm, earthy palette pairs beautifully with organic textures like rattan, teak, or linen, enhancing a bohemian or tropical-inspired aesthetic. To maintain balance, offset the vivid greens and blues with neutral walls or furnishings. A medium-to-large scale reproduction (around 24"x36") ensures visual impact without overwhelming a room—consider hanging it above a console table or as part of a gallery wall with other Post-Impressionist works or tribal art. In an office, it could inspire creativity, complemented by minimalist decor to avoid visual clutter while letting Gauguin’s colors energize the space.
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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.
