Tuesday, 8 January 2013

Oil Painting Reproductions: Acquiring Fine Art At A Bargain

By Paul Cleary


While strolling through a fine art museum many people have looked at the art on the walls and wished they could own it. This is not likely to happen unless that person is extremely rich and connected. For this reason some art lovers are using oil painting reproduction so that they can own the masterpieces that they love without spending a fortune for them.

This issue is a controversial one in the art world, as there are many who feel it should not even be legal. These replicas could be used to fool people into believing they are buying the real thing. Also, having lots of replicas could actually harm the price of the real one. However, in this case the positives far outweigh the negatives.

Art replicas were first used by art galleries so that they could hang masterpieces without the risk of them being ruined or stolen. This allowed paintings like the Mona Lisa, which are priceless, to be safely stored. Because art theft is a big concern for most museums this can be a great way to keep the art safe while still allowing people to enjoy it.

The biggest advantage to fine art replicas is that is allows people to enjoy works of art in their own home. Not everyone has the resources to make a trip to the Louvre or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Since replicas are often far less expensive than the original they offer a realistic way for people to own art that they cannot afford.

Replicas can also be a good source of extra income for artists. Artists who are struggling to make money can often earn some on the side by doing these types of reproductions. Even though some artists are not comfortable earning money this way, it can be a good resource for them.

Replicas also allow large amounts of people to enjoy a piece of art. The biggest problem with a great work of art is that there is only one, which means there are extreme limits on the number of people who can see it. It might not be the original but a replica will allow more people to be affected by a work of art.

There are some who look down on artists who do this type of work because they think it takes very little skill. This is not true at all, as doing an authentic replication of a painting take a great deal of talent, expertise and patience. Doing a replication may not be as hard as coming up with the idea but it still takes a skilled artist.

Even though oil painting reproduction is frowned upon by some in the art community it is becoming more popular as more people discover art. Not only does it allow people to keep a masterpiece in their home, but more people are able to enjoy the work. There are a number of galleries which specialize in this type of work, so it is a good idea to explore for those who want to own great art.




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