La Samaritaine
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Charles Hollman's La Samaritaine 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
Step into the luminous world of Charles Hollman's La Samaritaine, where Art Nouveau elegance dances with Parisian grandeur through fluid brushstrokes and jewel-toned hues. Created circa 1900, this masterpiece epitomizes the Belle Époque’s celebration of commerce and artistry, depicting Paris’ iconic department store crowned by its legendary green-roofed turret. Hollman’s composition blends Impressionist light-play with Symbolist poetry – gilded reflections shimmering on the Seine, figures reduced to graceful blurs of movement – capturing the very heartbeat of modern Paris. As a pivotal work in early 20th-century commercial art, it bridges the gap between Monet’s atmospheric urban scenes and Cassandre’s later streamlined posters, immortalizing a temple of consumer culture through painterly spontaneity.
For interior schemes, let La Samaritaine spark dialogues between eras: hang it in a muted lounge where its emerald and gold palette energizes gray velvet sofas, or as a focal point above a brass-and-marble console echoing its metallic accents. The ideal 24”x36” reproduction commands attention in both corporate lobbies (paired with Charles Rennie Mackintosh chairs) and residential entryways (flanked by lily-motif sconces). Frame it in slender gilt bamboo to honor its Art Nouveau roots, ensuring matte museum glass prevents glare on its delicate details. In daylight, position it opposite north-facing windows to illuminate its watery blues; by evening, angle a focused spotlight to dramatize the building’s sculptural facade. The painting’s merchant theme makes it particularly potent for creative workspaces, its vibrant energy subtly reinforcing innovation while grounding the space in art historical 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.
