Lady With A Fan. Signed Lower Right Blum
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Robert Frederick Blum's Lady With A Fan. Signed Lower Right Blum 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
The captivating Lady with a Fan. Signed Lower Right Blum by Robert Frederick Blum (1857–1903) transports viewers to the elegance of late 19th-century Japonisme-influenced portraiture. Blum, an American artist profoundly inspired by Japanese woodblock prints during his travels, masterfully blends Western realism with Eastern compositional grace in this intimate depiction. The subject—a poised woman delicately holding a fan—radiates quiet sophistication, her gaze subtly engaging the viewer against a muted, possibly textile-rich backdrop that hints at Blum’s textile-merchant family background. The painting’s soft yet luminous palette, precise drapery folds, and decorative simplicity reflect both the Aesthetic Movement’s love for beauty and Blum’s role in popularizing Japonisme in American art. Though less celebrated than contemporaries like Whistler, Blum’s works, including this piece, are treasured for their cross-cultural nuance and contribute to the Gilded Age’s artistic dialogue between East and West.
For interior styling, Lady with a Fan would elevate spaces where understated refinement is key—a private study, a boutique hotel lobby, or a minimalist living room. Its muted tones (ivory, ochre, and dusky pink) harmonize with neutral walls or rich, earthy textures like velvet or aged wood. A gilded or black lacquer frame would accentuate its Japonisme roots. Given its likely modest size (characteristic of Blum’s intimate works), it shines as a focal point above a console table or beside a low-lit reading nook, paired with Japandi décor or Arts and Crafts ceramics. Avoid cluttering the space; let its serene aura balance modern furniture or traditional wainscoting. In offices, it injects cultured sophistication near leather-bound books or a sleek desk, bridging vintage and contemporary aesthetics.
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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.
