The Grazed Elbow; The Song Bird
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Albert Roosenboon's The Grazed Elbow; The Song Bird 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 Grazed Elbow; The Song Bird by Albert Roosenboon (1866-1922) is a captivating late-19th century masterpiece that epitomizes the tender intimacy of domestic realism with a whisper of symbolism. Rendered in Roosenboon’s characteristic soft brushwork and muted palette of ochres and dove grays, the painting depicts a young woman in a sunlit interior, her elbow resting pensively on a table as she listens to a caged songbird—a poignant metaphor for restrained femininity in the Belle Époque era. The interplay of diffused light and tactile textures—from the woman’s crumpled sleeve to the bird’s delicately feathered breast—creates an atmosphere of quiet melancholy, characteristic of Dutch interior scenes influenced by Vermeer but infused with late Romantic sensitivity. Though lesser-known than contemporaries like Hammershøi, Roosenboon’s work gained posthumous recognition for bridging North European genre painting with emerging psychological depth, making this piece a subtle yet significant footnote in fin-de-siècle art history.
For contemporary spaces, this painting’s 60x80cm scale and vertical composition make it ideal for accent walls in studies or sitting rooms. Hang it at eye level (145-150cm from floor) beside a Louis XV-style console table to echo its period charm, or contrast it with minimalist Scandinavian furniture for dramatic tension. The canvas’s earthy siennas and slate blues pair beautifully with Farrow & Ball’s "French Gray" walls or warm brass lighting fixtures. In offices, position it near upholstered chairs in cognac leather to amplify its warmth, allowing 1.5x the painting’s width as clear visual breathing space. A directional picture light (2700K temperature) will enhance its candlelit glow without overwhelming smaller rooms—perfect for creating a reflective vignette between bookshelves or above a writing desk.
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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.
