Cats
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Xu Beihong's Cats 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
Xu Beihong's Cats captures a moment of feline grace frozen in ink, where the artist's signature "precision meets spontaneity" style brings the subjects to life. Created during China's early 20th-century art reformation, this masterpiece exemplifies Xu's fusion of Western anatomical accuracy with traditional Chinese brushwork—notice how the cats' muscles ripple beneath minimalist ink washes while their eyes gleam with uncanny vitality. As a pioneer of modern Chinese painting and former director of Beijing's Central Academy of Fine Arts, Xu elevated animal subjects from decorative motifs to vehicles of national identity; these cats perch not just on paper but at the crossroads of cultural renaissance, their playful poses belying the work's significance as one of the first Chinese artworks exhibited at the 1933 Paris Salon.
For contemporary spaces, Cats works wonderfully above a minimalist console or alongside mid-century furniture—its vertical composition (typically around 68×34cm) creates rhythmic balance when hung at eye level in narrow entryways or beside floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. The painting's monochrome palette makes it surprisingly versatile: pair with warm walnut tones for offices seeking refined energy, or let it pop against sage-green walls in bohemian lounges as the ink strokes echo organic textures. Consider framing with thin brass borders to reference 1930s Art Deco influences from its creation era, or opt for a xuanzhi paper-mounted float frame for purist gallery appeal. In corporate settings, position it where natural light can animate the ink's subtle gradients, transforming boardrooms with whisper-quiet sophistication.
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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.
