Mrs. Bunny (on A Green Sofa)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Rupert Charles Bunny's Mrs. Bunny (on A Green Sofa) 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
Mrs. Bunny (on A Green Sofa) by Rupert Charles Bunny is an exquisite example of early 20th-century Australian portraiture, radiating elegance and intimacy. Painted in 1902 during Bunny's Parisian period, the work captures his wife Jeanne Morel reclining gracefully on an emerald-green sofa, enveloped in sumptuous fabrics and soft light. The composition masterfully blends Belle Époque sophistication with a distinctly modern sensibility—delicate brushwork renders the diaphanous drapery, while the harmonious palette of greens, creams, and golds creates a serene, luminous atmosphere. As one of Australia's most significant expatriate artists, Bunny infused this domestic scene with European academic precision and emerging Impressionist influences, elevating it beyond mere portrait into a meditation on femininity and interiority. The painting holds particular art-historical importance as it exemplifies the cultural cross-pollination between Australia and Europe during this period, showcasing Bunny's unique position straddling colonial and metropolitan artistic traditions.
For interior styling, this artwork demands a considered approach to honor its refined aesthetic. Ideal for spaces favoring classic-contemporary fusion—such as a formal living room with wainscoting or a boutique hotel lobby—the painting's dominant green tones pair beautifully with warm neutrals like cognac leather or taupe linen. Consider hanging it as a focal point above a Chesterfield sofa or vintage escritoire, ensuring the surrounding wall color (a muted sage or soft putty) doesn't compete with its vibrant greens. The ideal viewing height aligns the sofa in the painting with actual seating, creating visual continuity. For offices, a giltwood frame would accentuate its period charm when displayed in executive spaces alongside Art Nouveau lighting. Given its intimate 81 x 65cm dimensions, cluster it with smaller Bunny sketches or place it solo within an arched niche to amplify its jewel-box effect.
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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.
