Handarbetande Flicka
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ulrika (Ulla Fredrica) Pasch's Handarbetande Flicka 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
Handarbetande Flicka ("Girl Doing Needlework") by Ulrika Fredrica Pasch is a captivating 18th-century Swedish genre painting that exudes quiet intimacy and domestic tranquility. Created around the 1770s-1780s by one of Scandinavia's first recognized female artists, the work showcases Pasch's Rococo-influenced realism through its delicate rendering of fabrics, soft natural light, and the absorbed expression of the young seamstress. As the niece and student of court painter Lorens Pasch the Younger, Ulla Pasch challenged gender norms in art while mastering the depiction of textile textures—a skill evident in the subject's embroidered bodice and folded linen. The painting holds historical significance as an early example of bourgeois interior scenes gaining prominence in Nordic art, predating the sentimentality of later 19th-century domestic depictions.
For contemporary display, this medium-sized oil painting (approximately 45x55 cm) would enhance studies, sitting rooms, or boutique offices seeking warmth and subtle sophistication. Its muted earth tones and blush accents pair beautifully with Gustavian-style gray-blue walls or Scandinavian minimalist interiors, while the domestic subject matter complements spaces with linen textiles or raw wood surfaces. Consider positioning it at eye-level in a reading nook with directional lighting to echo the original chiaroscuro, or as part of a salon-style wall grouping with other small Nordic works. The intimate scale invites close viewing, making it ideal for spaces where viewers pause—perhaps above a writing desk or beside an armchair in a CEO's office to soften corporate austerity with historical craftsmanship. Avoid overpowering its delicate balance with bold modern art nearby; instead, let it converse with muted ceramics or a single stem vase in the same soft palette.
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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.
