Still Life With Fruits Plums In A Basket, Preaches In A Bowl, Figs And A Melon On A Marble Table With Game Hanging To The Right
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Alexandre-Francois Desportes's Still Life With Fruits Plums In A Basket, Preaches In A Bowl, Figs And A Melon On A Marble Table With Game Hanging To The Right 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
This sumptuous still life by Alexandre-François Desportes, painted circa 1720, transports viewers to the height of French aristocratic splendor. The composition masterfully arranges luscious plums spilling from woven baskets, velvety peaches gleaming in porcelain bowls, and a cracked melon revealing jewel-toned flesh against cool marble. To the right, hanging game birds add dynamic verticality while subtly reminding us of the hunt’s role in Louis XV’s courtly pleasures. Desportes’ hyperrealistic textures—from dewy fruit skins to the basket’s rough fibers—epitomize Rococo’s sensual materialism, yet maintain Baroque’s dramatic chiaroscuro. As official painter to Louis XIV and Louis XV, Desportes revolutionized still life by elevating it from decorative genre to prestige art form; this work exemplifies his signature "tabletop theater" where luxury and nature perform in perfect harmony. The painting’s precise naturalism influenced subsequent generations, bridging Dutch still-life traditions with French grandeur.
For contemporary interiors, this masterpiece commands attention in formal dining rooms or executive offices where its rich palette can converse with mahogany furniture and gilt accents. The 40x32 inch size (typical for Desportes' banquet scenes) suits above sideboards or as a focal point opposite floor-to-ceiling drapery. Echo its terracotta and sage tones through Persian rugs or velvet upholstery, while the marble table’s gray undertones harmonize with limestone finishes. In minimalist spaces, frame it in distressed gold to contrast clean lines or display alongside bronze sculptures echoing its game motifs. The painting’s lavishness balances well in galleries with Fragonard sketches or Delft ceramics, creating layered historical dialogue. For lighting, directional LEDs angled at 30 degrees will make those seventeenth-century fruit glazes appear wet to the touch—a breathtaking conversation starter.
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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.
