Le Laurier Rose
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Cecile Augustine Bougourd's Le Laurier Rose 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
Cécile Augustine Bougourd's Le Laurier Rose (The Oleander) epitomizes the delicate charm of 19th-century floral still-life painting, blending botanical precision with lyrical softness. Painted circa 1891, this watercolour showcases Bougourd’s mastery in capturing ephemeral beauty—lustrous oleander blossoms cascade against muted foliage, their pink petals rendered with translucent luminosity. As a rare female artist exhibiting at the Paris Salon, Bougourd occupied a unique niche between scientific illustration and Romantic sentimentality, her works reflecting the era’s fascination with nature’s poetry. Though less renowned than her male contemporaries, her oeuvre represents a vital bridge between traditional academicism and burgeoning Impressionist freedom, with Le Laurier Rose exemplifying her ability to elevate floral studies into meditative art. The painting’s quiet elegance and balanced composition reveal influences from both 18th-century botanical plates and Japonisme, making it a subtle yet significant artifact of fin-de-siècle aesthetics.
For interior styling, Le Laurier Rose shines in light-filled spaces like sunrooms or minimalist offices, where its botanical subject matter enhances tranquility. Frame it in a slender gilt or whitewashed oak moulding to complement its vintage appeal, and hang it at eye level (standard 57–60 inches from floor) to maximize detail visibility. The painting’s rosy hues pair beautifully with sage green or soft taupe walls, while its modest size suits intimate nooks—consider flanking it with symmetrical shelving displaying ceramic vases or dried botanicals for cohesion. In a workspace, position it near a writing desk to echo the 19th-century tradition of étude paintings meant for contemplation. For maximal impact in larger rooms, scale up its presence with complementary textiles (e.g., floral-print cushions in analogous pink/green tones) while letting the artwork remain the focal point—its restrained palette ensures versatility across both classic and Scandinavian-modern decors.
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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.
