By The Campfire
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Venny Soldan-Brofelt's By The Campfire 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
Venny Soldan-Brofelt's By The Campfire (1923) captures the serene allure of Finnish nature through a distinctive blend of Art Nouveau elegance and emerging modernist simplicity. The painting depicts a solitary figure basking in the golden glow of a campfire, surrounded by stylized birch trees whose sinuous forms ripple like flames against the twilight. As one of Finland's first professional female painters, Soldan-Brofelt revolutionized Scandinavian outdoor scenes by infusing them with psychological intimacy—the flickering firelight becomes both physical warmth and metaphor for inner contemplation. Her unique "spruce-and-fire" motif, recurring throughout her 1920s works, positioned this piece as a bridge between national romanticism and the clean functionalism that would dominate Nordic art. The work's balanced composition—where organic curves harmonize with geometric flame patterns—showcases her mastery of the Kalevala-inspired symbolism that defined Finland's cultural awakening.
When displaying By The Campfire in contemporary spaces, consider pairing its amber-dominated palette with warm walnut furnishings or muted sage-green textiles to amplify its woodland mystique. The 89 × 116 cm dimensions demand breathing room—ideal above a mid-century modern credenza in a study or as a focal point in a cabin-style dining area with rough-hewn timber accents. For offices, position it where natural light can interact with its gilded hues during evening hours, creating dynamic reflections that echo the painted fire's movement. In minimalist interiors, let the artwork's ornate frame (originally carved with Celtic knots) contrast against smooth concrete walls, while eclectic spaces might layer it with Sami textiles or Alvar Aalto glassware. The scene's intimate scale suits viewing distances of 2-3 meters—perfect for fostering contemplation in reading nooks or conference room lounges where its storytelling quality sparks conversation.
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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.
