Femme Au Perroquet
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mary Cassatt's Femme Au Perroquet 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
"Femme Au Perroquet" by Mary Cassatt (1871) is a radiant depiction of feminine grace suffused with Impressionist spontaneity. The painting captures an elegantly dressed young woman interacting with a bright green parrot, their exchange frozen in a moment of quiet intimacy bathed in Cassatt's signature soft light. Typical of her early Salon-accepted period before embracing radical Impressionism, the work displays precise brushwork while hinting at her future breakthroughs in uncompromising female subjects. Set against richly textured fabrics, the composition bridges academic tradition and modern sensibility - the parrot's vivid plumage pulsating against muted tones foreshadows her later mastery of color contrasts. This transitional piece holds particular significance as one of Cassatt's first explorations of woman-animal companionship, a theme she would later expand in her renowned mother-child compositions. Displayed alongside Degas and Monet's works, it represents the quietly revolutionary role of American women in European avant-garde circles.
For contemporary interiors, Cassatt's parrot painting offers versatile decorative potential. In a library or sitting room, a carefully lit reproduction (ideal size 24"x36") instantly creates an Old World salon atmosphere when paired with gilded frames and velvety upholstery in emerald or taupe hues. The artwork's warm palette coordinates beautifully with walnut furniture and brass accents, while the avian motif permits playful accessories like feather-patterned cushions. In home offices, it lends cultured sophistication above wooden credenzas - position opposite leafy plants to echo the painting's organic vitality. For maximal impact in larger spaces, consider grouping it with Cassatt's later pastel works in staggered arrangement. The painting's intimate scale ensures it never overwhelms, making it particularly suitable for powder rooms dressed in glossy white wainscoting, where its jewel tones pop dramatically against subway tiles.
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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.
