Nu Allonge
-
About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Charles Edouard Boutibonne's Nu Allonge 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.
-
Original Description
Nu Allonge by Charles-Edouard Boutibonne (1816–1897) transports viewers to an intimate 19th-century salon through its dreamlike softness. This exquisite oil painting depicts a reclining nude enveloped in velvety chiaroscuro, her pearlescent skin glowing against sumptuous drapery—a masterclass in academic artistry where Bouguereau's idealism meets Fragonard's sensual intimacy. Created during Napoleon III's Second Empire when Parisian collectors coveted "le nu académique," Boutibonne's work represents the pinnacle of French Salon painting techniques, though his oeuvre remains overshadowed by contemporaries like Cabanel. The composition balances Renaissance-inspired posture with Rococo-inspired textures, its muted ochre and rose palette whispering rather than shouting—a characteristic that made such works beloved by bourgeois patrons yet later scorned by avant-garde modernists.
For contemporary interiors, this painting deserves gallery-style lighting in a wood-paneled study or luxury hotel lobby, where its warm ivory tones can harmonize with cognac leather furnishings and gilt accents. The ideal display height places the central figure at eye level (approximately 145cm for standard ceilings), with framing options ranging from ornate Louis XVI-style gilt for traditional spaces to sleek oxidized silver for transitional decor. In minimalist offices, it creates intriguing tension when paired with mid-century modern furniture—try flanking it with Paul McCobb case pieces or a Florence Knoll sofa. Scale matters profoundly; the commonly found 60x90cm reproductions work above mantels or console tables, while full-size versions demand dedicated wall space away from competing patterns. Layer complementary textures like raw silk throw pillows or a sisal rug to echo the painting's tactile brushwork.
-
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.
-
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.
