Proue De Navire Et Papillons
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pierre Roy's Proue De Navire Et Papillons 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
Proue De Navire Et Papillons by Pierre Roy is a mesmerizing example of early 20th-century surrealist painting that blends maritime elements with dreamlike botanical motifs. Created circa 1933, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases Roy's signature precisionist technique—sharp outlines meeting hyperrealistic details—while embracing surrealism's poetic dislocation of reality. The painting depicts a ship's prow crowned with oversized butterflies against a cloudy sky, creating an eerie yet enchanting juxtaposition between industrial solidity and delicate natural forms. As part of La Peinture Poétique movement bridging Cubism and Surrealism, Roy's work gained recognition from Andre Breton alongside contemporaries like Magritte and de Chirico. The artwork's historical significance lies in its pre-war European avant-garde context, where artists began merging Freudian subconscious exploration with post-Cubist aesthetics, offering viewers visual paradoxes that challenge perceptions of space and scale.
For interior applications, this 55.2 x 46 cm painting commands attention in transitional spaces—consider hanging it in a library nook between floor-to-ceiling bookshelves or above a mid-century modern console table in an executive office. Its muted palette of weathered wood tones and pearlescent wings harmonizes beautifully with organic materials like linen upholstery or rattan accents. Frame it in a slim oxidized bronze floater frame to complement both contemporary and Art Deco interiors. The surreal maritime theme makes it particularly striking in coastal-style homes when paired with bleached oak furnishings and matte black fixtures—create intentional contrast by placing it near minimalist geometries to highlight its dreamlike quality. At this intimate scale, position viewing seats approximately 2 meters away for optimal visual engagement with its intricate details.
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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.
