Maria
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Taras Shevchenko's Maria 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 evocative painting Maria by Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's celebrated 19th-century poet and artist, exudes a solemn yet tender aura through its masterful use of chiaroscuro and restrained emotional depth. Created in 1840 during Shevchenko's early artistic career under Imperial Academy of Arts tutelage, this religious work portrays the Virgin Mary in a rare mortal moment - grieving over the infant Christ with understated tragedy foreshadowing his fate. Rendered in Shevchenko's signature romantic-realist style that blends академический рисунок with Ukrainian folk iconography traces, the composition's broken diagonal lines and warm earth tones against dark background create dynamic spiritual tension. Though less known than his nationalist landscapes, Maria remains pivotal in Ukrainian art history as one of the first Western-influenced yet distinctly local interpretations of biblical subjects during the Romantic era.
For contemporary interiors, this masterpiece warrants thoughtful placement within 3-5m² dedicated wall space to accommodate its typical 50×40cm museum reproduction scale. The painting's rich umber and ochre palette harmonizes beautifully with mid-century modern walnut furnishings or rustic Boho textures like jute rugs and linen drapes, while its spiritual gravitas balances minimalist offices or meditation corners. Consider pairing with adjustable spotlights (2700K warm white) at 30-degree angles to accentuate the dramatic shading, or within gallery walls alongside Shevchenko's pencil sketches for cultural coherence. For smaller spaces, opt for high-quality giclée prints framed in distressed gold or matte black floater frames to echo the work's sacral-vernacular duality – best exhibited at eye level (145-155cm) in quiet transitional areas where its contemplative energy can resonate undisturbed.
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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.
