Picnic
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Xu Beihong's Picnic 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
Picnic by Xu Beihong (1895–1953) is a captivating oil painting that radiates warmth and harmony, depicting figures leisurely gathered amidst lush nature. Created during his fruitful Paris period in the 1920s, the work masterfully blends Western impressionistic brushwork with Chinese lyrical sensibility—a hallmark of Xu’s pioneering East-West fusion style. Sunlight filters through dappled foliage, casting dynamic shadows that animate the relaxed postures of picnickers, while his signature loose yet precise strokes convey both movement and tranquility. As China’s foremost modern art reformer who later chaired the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Xu elevated this piece beyond mere genre painting; it became a manifesto advocating technical rigor paired with poetic observation. Today, it stands as a seminal work bridging post-impressionist vitality with traditional Chinese pastoral ideals, embodying the cultural dialogue central to early 20th-century Asian modernism.
For refined interior styling, this masterpiece lends itself beautifully to light-filled studies or executive lounges seeking cultivated charm. Framed in a slender gold-leaf molding (matching its warm ochre undertones), it would command attention above a mid-century teak console or against lacquered sage-green walls—colors that echo its grassy foreground and foliage. Optimal viewing suggests a 60x90cm reproduction for residential spaces, while corporate settings might scale up to 120x180cm for impactful presence in reception areas. Pair with raw silk drapes in burnt orange to complement the painting’s autumnal palette, and position opposite floor-to-ceiling windows to mirror its luminous quality. The artwork’s balanced composition makes it ideal for symmetrical arrangements flanked by minimalist celadon vases, achieving a dialogue between modernist aesthetics and timeless elegance.
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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.
