Cat
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Xu Beihong's Cat 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
Xu Beihong's Cat captures feline elegance through masterful ink brushwork, embodying the artist's signature synthesis of Chinese literati painting and Western realism. Executed circa 1940s during China’s tumultuous wartime period, the painting reveals Xu’s profound ability to imbue animals with humanistic qualities—here portraying the cat’s poised stillness as both watchful guardian and solitary philosopher. The minimalist composition, rendered in bold ink gradients with precise touches of dry brush fur texture, reflects Xu’s "guohua reform" philosophy that revitalized traditional techniques. As director of Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts, Xu elevated animal subjects from decorative motifs to symbolic carriers of national resilience, making Cat an exemplary work bridging pre-modern ink painting and 20th-century Chinese art movements.
For contemporary spaces, Cat’s monochromatic sophistication lends timeless versatility. In a minimalist office, a medium-sized reproduction (approx. 60x90cm) above a mid-century console would create rhythmic balance—its ink washes echoing concrete textures while the subject’s upward gaze subtly lifts ceiling perception. Pair with earthenware vases or matte black fixtures to amplify its tactile brushstrokes. In residential settings, position opposite warm-toned furnishings (cognac leather sofas, walnut shelving) to form yin-yang contrast; the negative space around the cat allows breathing room in compact interiors. For gallery walls, scale down to A3 proportions amid abstract expressionist works—its disciplined lines will anchor chaotic compositions. Optimal lighting employs 2700K spotlights at 30-degree angles to enhance the ink’s luminous depths without glare.
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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.
