Size:20x16" | Color:The Cyclops Like most Cyclops in mythology, Polyphemus was often villainized as a savage creature. However Redon has taken this myth and given Polyphemus a makeover. Here, he is shown as a non-threatening passive creature, softly gazing with a large eye and hiding from Galatea behind the rocky terrain. Redon's departure from the normal depiction of Polyphemus was influenced by his dream-like style and ambivalence toward the artistic norm.Odilon Redon was a French symbolist painter, printmaker, draughtsman and pastellist. He was a contemporary of Monet and Renoir but never an adherent of Impressionism. He was viewed as an outsider and his art was not widely accepted during his life. Drawing deeply from his imagination, Redon explains, "My father often used to say to me: 'Look at those clouds, can you see as I can, the changing shapes in them?' And then he would show me strange beings, fantastic and marvelous visions, in the changing sky." So much of what Redon would create was conjured from his imagination. He described his style as follows: "My originality consists in bringing to life, in a human way, improbable beings and making them live according to the laws and probability, by putting- as far as possible- the logic of the visible at the service of the invisible." This fabulous theme, similar to Hieronymus Bosch and the writer Edgar Allan Poe, was refreshing for the period and caught the eye of Andries Bonger. Bonger would become Redon's primary collector and over time his intimate friend. It was through this relationship that Redon gained his good standing in the art community.
K**N
Condition, Print Quality and Value are PERFECT
When I got this painting on June 7th 2018 I was astounded. The print came very Safely and nicely packaged. It came with 2 Gloves and a nail to hang it on. I carefully cleaned and analyzed the print and compared it to the real painting, and it was exactly like the original. With the perfect print quality, you can see the intricate cracks and details clearly and enjoy it almost as if you were looking at the original. The back is covered and sealed with black fabric and has a hook with grooves. The golden frame matches the colors and tones on the painting. I would suggest this print of the girl with the pearl earring over any other company’s version
N**E
Unacceptable flaw
I so wanted to be fair with this review, but I'm giving 2 stars with the hope that will contribute to improvement. I didn't return it because I actually like it, decent quality, and the colors are just right, however; there is something I find to be an acceptable flaw. It seems that they have 2 prints side by side on a longer canvas, in one the girl is facing left, in the other the girl is facing right. Depending on what the customer wants, they fold the other print toward the back. The problem is that the spacing between one girl and the next is not wide enough, and when it's folded, there is part of the back girl's turban showing on the side. It's not a huge deal, but very unsightly. In my case, it is the side that is most visible and your eyes are immediately drawn to it. I'm posting 2 photos to give people an idea of what I'm talking about.
A**R
I absolutely love this!
I absolutely love my flaming June painting! Gives warmth to my living room and looks very nostalgic. I think one of the best purchases I’ve ever had from Amazon. Got a lot of compliments. Great product!
J**
Great quality
Great quality, looks like a real painting not a print
A**R
A touch of class for 100 bucks
A touch of class for 100 bucks. This is a beautiful painting definitely adds a bit of color and mystery to my room. This is my second order for this painting as the first one arrived with a broken frame. I left feedback for the company and they responded immediately with apologies and a remedy to the situation. I like the painting so much I immediately ordered another one and returned the previous. I imagine the fault lies with the shipping company for the damage. The second one arrived in two days and is in beautiful condition and by way of apology the company offered me a 20% discount on any further purchases especially of the artist Rousseau, they have only recently added to their collection. I am happy😁
R**R
Simply beautiful
This arrived yesterday with great anticipation and I am simply stunned at the quality of this print. Given sufficient light, it glows with all the beauty of Vermeer's masterwork. The original, painted circa 1665, is covered by a myriad of fine cracks which are reproduced here in razor sharp detail - a clear indication of the transfer quality. The photo on Amazon does not do justice to the gorgeous frame. The faux gold leafing looks authentic and it is deeply beveled giving a tastefully ornate appearance. I can't imagine a more suitable frame for this painting. Unpacking was a bit of a pain - a testament of how well it was protected in bubble wrap and stiff cardboard with an extra external slab of cardboard covering the painting side from damage. Carefully compare the fine details of this print - in good light - with high quality photos from a web-site such as essentialvermeer.com point by point and you'll see that it is near museum quality as claimed. At just $80 with free shipping I'd give this an extra star if I could.
P**R
Overall it's a nice piece.
I purchased this to brighten up a room which needed a little color. I am also a Van Gogh fan. The item was well packaged and arrived with no damage. The frame is lightweight but nice. The frame pictured on Amazon appeared to be silver and gold, in reality it is more of a gold colored frame with bronze tones. The canvas is stretched well and the artwork is a nice reproduction. I think the colors are more saturated than the originals, but that seems to be the case with most Giclee reproductions. The thing I don't like is the Semi-Gloss Acrylic Coating. I think it's overdone and under certain light gives the picture a glossy shine which looks cheap. I would have rather the picture been all flat/matte. It looks better from a distance than up close. Regardless, I am keeping it and will enjoy it. I have a few Giclee reproductions mixed among real paintings in my home. IMO the frame is worth the extra money. Gives the picture a classier more sophisticated look than the wrapped canvas.
G**L
Great quality
This product has so many great qualities. The mat and the frame were fantastic. I loved that the entire back was covered in a soft velvet like fabric so the wall would not be scratched. I wish the actual print was just a bit lighter. This one seems a little too dark.
S**E
Nice wooden frame. Cotton canvas and colors was good.
came with Spirit level and a pair of gloves. with a hook behind. all i did was drill one hole to wall to hang. however would be better if it came with bumper pads stickers as the painting was always a little slanted as it was only mounted with one screw
H**B
Not stretched on frame properly, wrinkles and creases on canvas!
The quality is very poor, the canvas print is not even stretched properly, bad folded corners, wrinkles and creases along both sides. Junk, Not worth buying.
Y**8
Impressive package, gallery standards, worth the price.
High quality reproduction, of gallery standards. Very well packaged with sufficient protection; ready for immediate display.
G**H
damaged
Product was received damaged.
H**N
perfect
perfect
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