Ashanti Prins
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Therese Schwartze's Ashanti Prins 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 vibrant portrait Ashanti Prins (1887) by Dutch master Therese Schwartze captures a mesmerizing duality of cultural reverence and technical brilliance. Painted during the Netherlands’ colonial era, it depicts an Ashanti prince in ceremonial gold-adorned regalia, his gaze radiating quiet dignity against Schwartze’s characteristic loose, energetic brushwork. The warm ochre background elevates the subject’s rich fabrics and jewelry — a masterclass in texture using her signature alla prima technique. This work holds historical significance as both Schwartze’s breakthrough in portraying non-European nobility and a rare 19th-century Western depiction of African aristocracy with assertive elegance. Now housed in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, its fusion of Impressionist vitality with academic precision cemented Schwartze’s status as Holland’s premier portraitist of the Gilded Age.
For interiors, consider placing this impactful artwork (original dimensions 80×60cm) as a focal point in a study or executive office where its regal gravitas commands attention. Frame it in a Florentine gold-leaf frame to echo the painting’s metallic accents, or opt for minimalist ebony for contemporary contrast. Ideal wall colors include Farrow & Ball’s "India Yellow" for harmonious warmth or deep "Hague Blue" for dramatic juxtaposition. In eclectic spaces, pair with mid-century African stools or Persian rugs to create cultural dialogues, while traditional settings benefit from Louis XVI-style side tables. For smaller reproductions, position eye-level above a credenza flanked by brass desk lamps to replicate museum-quality lighting. The artwork’s rich palette thrives under 2700K LED lighting, revealing Schwartze’s nuanced gold impasto.
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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.
