Cat By A Bowl Of Fruit
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Yarnall Abbott's Cat By A Bowl Of Fruit 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
In Yarnall Abbott's charming still life Cat By A Bowl Of Fruit, a mischievous feline becomes the protagonist amidst classic tableau elements. Painted circa 1930s–40s during American regionalism’s peak, Abbott’s work blends academic precision with whimsical storytelling—where Dutch Golden Age influences meet American folk art sensibility. The composition centers on a striped tabby cat curiously pawing at peaches spilling from a Chinese blue-and-white porcelain bowl, its fluffy tail echoing the ripe fruits’ curves against a rustic wooden table. Abbott’s confident brushwork renders the cat’s fur with tactile realism while employing impressionistic flourishes in the translucent grape cluster nearby, creating delightful textural contrasts. Though lesser-known than his contemporaries like Grant Wood, Abbott’s animal studies occupy a unique niche—bridging traditional still life conventions with mid-century illustration charm, making this piece a bridge between genteel salon paintings and modern narrative art.
For interior styling, this 24×20" oil on canvas thrives in transitional spaces blending vintage and contemporary aesthetics. Hang it in a breakfast nook with Windsor chairs and a farmhouse table to amplify its folksy appeal, or let it animate a minimalist office when paired with sleek walnut shelving. The painting’s dominant terracotta (from peaches) and indigo (from the bowl) beg for material echoes—consider a nubby ochre throw pillow or cobalt glass vase nearby. Since Abbott used warm umbers in the background, place it on walls painted in Benjamin Moore’s "Mayonnaise" or Farrow & Ball’s "String" to prevent visual competition. For galleries elsewhere, group it with other animal-themed works like Hiroshige’s bird prints or Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait’s hunting scenes, maintaining consistent matte black frames. The intimate scale suits eye-level hanging above a sideboard or reading nook shelf, where viewers can appreciate the cat’s playful expression at close range.
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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.
