Le Havre-sainte Adresse
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pierre Roy's Le Havre-sainte Adresse 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
Pierre Roy’s Le Havre–Sainte Adresse (1926) is a captivating surrealist masterpiece that blends reality with dreamlike precision. Set in the picturesque coastal town of Sainte-Adresse near Le Havre, the painting juxtaposes mundane objects—a fork, a lemon, a seascape—in impossible yet meticulous arrangements, evoking a sense of poetic disquiet. Roy, a pioneer of "Magical Realism," was influenced by Giorgio de Chirico’s metaphysical stillness yet infused his work with playful, almost theatrical clarity. Unlike Dalí’s flamboyant surrealism, Roy’s quiet precision creates an unsettling harmony, making the ordinary seem eerily significant. This work exemplifies interwar surrealism’s fascination with subconscious duality, bridging early modernist experimentation and later pop art’s object fetishism. Its historical weight lies in its subtle challenge to perception—no melting clocks, just a lemon that feels as monumental as the cliffs beyond.
For a modern interior, Le Havre–Sainte Adresse thrives in spaces balancing minimalism and wit. Hang it in a study or lounge with mid-century furniture—clean-lined walnut shelves or a Jacobsen egg chair—to echo its timeless surrealism. The cool blues and muted yellows in the painting pair well with Farrow & Ball’s Parma Gray walls or sandy linen upholstery, grounding its whimsy. Opt for a medium-to-large frame (24x30 inches) to emphasize its meticulous details without overwhelming a room. In an office, place it opposite a window to play with natural light shifting across its geometric shadows, reinforcing Roy’s interplay of reality and illusion. Avoid cluttered décor; let the painting’s quiet oddness spark conversation amid a curated, serene backdrop.
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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.
