A Vase Of Flowers And Two Plums On A Marble Tabletop
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Anne Vallayer-Coster's A Vase Of Flowers And Two Plums On A Marble Tabletop 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
Anne Vallayer-Coster's A Vase of Flowers and Two Plums on a Marble Tabletop (c.1780) is a masterful still life that epitomizes 18th-century French aristocracy’s refined taste. The luminous oil painting balances botanical precision with theatrical elegance—plump peonies cascade from a gilded urn while translucent plum skins catch the light against cool veined marble. As one of only four women admitted to the Académie Royale before the Revolution, Vallayer-Coster subverted gender norms by elevating floral painting (then considered "minor" art) to technical brilliance rivaling Chardin. Her layered brushwork creates palpable textures: dewy petals contrast with the urn’s metallic hardness, while the asymmetrical composition suggests natural abundance constrained by classical order. This work, created during Marie Antoinette’s reign, reflects both Rococo’s decorative opulence and Enlightenment-era scientific curiosity about nature.
For contemporary spaces, this piece shines in light-filled entryways or formal dining rooms. Choose gilded baroque frames (3:4 ratio works well at 24"x32") to complement the original’s luxury, or float mount it in a minimalist shadow box for eclectic contrast. The painting’s peony pinks and slate blues pair beautifully with Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster walls or deep emerald velvets—try a high-gloss Benjamin Moore Black Tar accent wall to echo the tabletop’s drama. In offices, position it opposite windows where dawn light activates its luminous qualities; scale down to 18"x24" for desk-height viewing. Vallayer-Coster’s studied spontaneity makes it surprisingly adaptable—layer with matte ceramic vases or place beneath a George Nakashima-inspired walnut shelf for organic modern harmony. The plums’ burgundy tones invite autumnal tablescapes with dried hydrangeas or tarnished silver accessories.
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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.
