Winning Card
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Alfred Holst Tourrier's Winning Card 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
Alfred Holst Tourrier's Winning Card is a captivating late 19th-century genre painting that immerses viewers in an intimate, psychologically charged scene. The artwork depicts elegantly dressed figures engrossed in a card game, their expressions and body language revealing subtle tensions beneath the refined Victorian setting. Tourrier mastered the academic style popular during this period, with meticulous attention to textures—from crisp playing cards to sumptuous fabrics—rendered through precise brushwork. As part of the broader trend of narrative genre painting, Winning Card offers insight into bourgeois leisure activities while showcasing Tourrier's skillful interplay of light and shadow. Though less renowned than his contemporaries like Tissot or Degas, Tourrier's work occupies a significant niche in documenting European social customs through art. The painting's theatrical composition and moral ambiguity—hinting at gambling's thrills and dangers—make it a fascinating study in Gilded Age visual storytelling.
For interior spaces, Winning Card would elevate a study, library, or executive office where its narrative depth encourages contemplation. Its rich, warm palette of burgundies, forest greens, and golden tones pairs beautifully with traditional wood furnishings or luxe Art Deco accents. Consider hanging it as a focal point above a Chesterfield sofa or flanked by brass sconces to enhance its Old World charm. The ideal viewing height positions the card players at eye level (approximately 60" from floor to center) to maximize engagement with the scene's dramatic tension. Moderate-sized reproductions (around 24"x36") work well in intimate spaces without overwhelming, while larger formats suit grander rooms with high ceilings. For modern interiors, balance its ornate style with clean-lined furniture and monochromatic textiles—the painting's deep reds can inspire accent pillows or area rugs to create cohesive sophistication.
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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.
