The Peacock Fan
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mary Henrietta Curtois's The Peacock Fan 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
The Peacock Fan by Mary Henrietta Curtois is a mesmerizing late-Victorian watercolor that captures the exotic allure of the Aesthetic Movement. Painted circa 1880, this delicate work showcases Curtois's mastery of fluid brushwork and intricate detailing, depicting an elegant hand fan adorned with iridescent peacock feathers against a softly textured background. The artwork embodies the "art for art's sake" philosophy – its jewel-toned palette of sapphire blues and emerald greens shimmering with an almost stained-glass luminosity. As one of the few known works by this understudied female artist, it holds significance for both its technical precision and as an example of how women artists engaged with decorative arts during Britain's Japanisme craze. The painting's intimate scale and poetic sensibility reflect the period's fascination with domestic beauty objects that bridged fine and applied arts.
For interior spaces, this artwork would create an exquisite focal point in a study or sitting room with its sophisticated color story. Its 12×16 inch dimensions suit gallery walls or intimate alcoves, ideally displayed in a gilded oval frame to enhance its Victorian charm. Pair it with peacock-blue velvet upholstery or celadon-green ceramics for tonal harmony, while brass accents would echo the painting's metallic gold detailing. In modern offices, it could anchor a luxe aesthetic when hung alongside framed botanical prints or Japanese woodblock reproductions. Avoid overwhelming its delicate details by keeping surrounding walls in muted tones like putty gray or oyster white. Position where natural light can animate its mother-of-pearl effects at dusk, perhaps above a lacquered console table with art nouveau decorative objects to complete the curated look.
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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.
