Self-portrait with Daughters 1754
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Antoine Pesne's Self-portrait with Daughters 1754 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
In Antoine Pesne's tender 1754 Self-Portrait with Daughters, the Rococo master bathes the scene in warm golds and russets, capturing an intimate fatherly embrace. The artist, then 70, paints himself in fur-trimmed robe – a nod to his role as Prussian court painter – while gently steadying his youngest daughter, who reaches toward the palette on his lap. His elder daughter leans affectionately against his shoulder, her azure sash subtly echoing her father's ceremonial Order of the Pour le Mérite medal. Pesne's loose brushwork animates the silken textures, a hallmark of his transitional style between Baroque grandeur and Rococo informality. As one of few 18th-century self-portraits showcasing artist-parent relationships, this work holds special significance in Enlightenment-era art history, humanizing the artistic genius through domestic tenderness rather than professional pomp.
For contemporary spaces, this painting's 81x65cm dimensions suit a study or refined sitting area with 18th-century-inspired decor. Frame it in a carved giltwood frame with foliate motifs to mirror its Rococo origins, ideally displayed at eye-level in soft, directional lighting to enhance its rich umber tones. The work pairs beautifully with Louis XV-style furnishings – consider a bergère armchair in duck-egg blue velvet to pick up the daughter's sash color, or lacquered chinoiserie cabinets that reflect Pesne's cross-cultural influences. In minimalist offices, let it anchor a feature wall alongside matte black picture lights, its familial warmth balancing sleek modernity. The painting's intimate scale invites close viewing, so position it where viewers can appreciate Pesne's virtuosic fabric rendering – perhaps flanked by porcelain vases holding blush peonies that mirror the daughters' delicate complexions.
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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.
