Lady with peacock
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Agostino Brunias's Lady with peacock 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
Step into the opulent world of Agostino Brunias's Lady with Peacock, where tropical splendor meets colonial elegance. Painted circa 1770–90, this vibrant oil work exemplifies Brunias's signature documentation of Caribbean colonial life through a romanticized lens. The painting depicts a lavishly dressed Creole woman (likely Dominican, where Brunias worked) interacting with a majestic peacock—a symbol of wealth—against lush foliage and distant volcanic hills. Brunias's style blends Rococo sensibility with ethnographic curiosity, using jewel-toned hues and intricate textile details to celebrate Caribbean multiculturalism while subtly reinforcing European aesthetic ideals. As one of the few 18th-century artists chronicling mixed-race colonial societies, Brunias occupies a unique niche in art history—his works now spark important conversations about colonial narratives versus lived realities. The painting’s composition, with its theatrical staging and precise rendering of local flora/fauna, makes it both a historical document and decorative masterpiece.
For interior styling, this artwork commands attention as a statement piece in formal spaces. Hang it in a high-ceilinged foyer or executive office where its 24 x 30-inch proportions (typical for Brunias’s half-length works) can shine at eye level. Frame it in gilt-bamboo or ebonized wood to complement either Georgian traditional or contemporary global aesthetics. The painting’s emerald greens and peacock blues pair brilliantly with Farrow & Ball’s "Inchyra Blue" walls or Schumacher’s tropical botanical prints. Float it asymmetrically above a cerused oak console in minimalist settings to highlight its ornate details, or center it within a gallery wall featuring other colonial-era botanical studies. Surrounding decor should echo its luxurious textures—consider velvet cushions in burnt orange (echoing the subject’s sash) or malachite bookends. Avoid competing patterns; let the peacock’s plumage be the dominant visual rhythm while discreet metallics (brass floor lamps, mercury glass vases) pick up its golden undertones.
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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.
