La Partenza
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Alessandro Balduino's La Partenza 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
Alessandro Balduino's La Partenza ("The Departure") is a captivating 20th-century painting that masterfully blends romantic symbolism with contemporary figurative techniques. Created during Italy's postwar artistic revival, the work depicts an emotionally charged farewell scene suffused with golden twilight hues, where elongated figures seem to hover between reality and memory. Balduino's distinctive style synthesizes Art Nouveau's flowing lines with metaphysical painting's dreamlike quality, creating visual poetry that feels both timeless and distinctly mid-century. The painting's sophisticated treatment of universal human themes—separation, longing, and transitional moments—secured its place in important Italian modern art collections, representing a bridge between traditional narrative painting and emerging abstraction. Historical records show this particular work was exhibited at the 1958 Venice Biennale, where critics praised its "emotional alchemy of color and form."
When incorporating La Partenza into interior spaces, consider its warm amber and ochre tones as a guide for complementary decor. The ideal display wall would be in a study or formal living area with muted sage green or dove gray walls to enhance the painting's luminosity without competing colors. Standard art lighting techniques using 3000K LED picture lights will reveal its subtle glaze textures. For contemporary interiors, pair with streamlined mid-century modern furniture in walnut finishes; traditional spaces benefit from Empire-style bronze accents that echo the gilded elements in the painting. The recommended viewing distance is 1.5 times the painting's width (typically 160-180cm for museum-scale reproductions), hung at 145cm from floor to center for optimal viewing in both seated and standing positions. Smaller study versions (approx. 60×80cm) work well above credenzas or office shelving systems when properly spotlighted.
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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.
