Sleeping woman with a cat
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Wladyslaw Slewinski's Sleeping woman with a cat 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
Władysław Ślewiński's Sleeping Woman with a Cat (c. 1908) is a sublime example of Post-Impressionist intimacy, blending the soft immediacy of plein-air observation with the rhythmic simplicity of synthetism. Painted during the artist’s time in Brittany, the work depicts a reclining peasant woman in tranquil repose, her body draped in harmonious folds while a cat nestles against her—a tender vignette of rural serenity. Ślewiński, a Polish pioneer of modernism and protégé of Paul Gauguin, distilled his subjects to their essential forms, using flattened planes and muted earth tones to evoke emotional resonance over literal realism. The painting’s quiet lyricism bridges Gauguin’s Symbolist influence and the nascent decorative stylizations of the Nabis, cementing Ślewiński’s legacy in Central European art as a conduit between French avant-garde and Slavic vernacular expression.
For interior spaces, Sleeping Woman with a Cat lends itself to rooms where muted elegance and organic warmth are desired. A medium-sized reproduction (approx. 24"x36") would anchor a reading nook or bedroom, its ochres and soft greens harmonizing with linen textiles, weathered wood, or terra-cotta accents. In offices, pair it with minimalist Scandinavian furniture to offset its rustic charm, or let it shine in a gallery wall alongside other Post-Impressionist prints—avoiding cluttered surroundings to honor its contemplative mood. The painting’s horizontal format suits low-profile shelving or above-sofa placement, while matte framing in black or natural oak would underscore its earthy palette. For color echoes, introduce sage throw pillows or clay pottery to deepen the connection between art and space.
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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.
