Chat Et Poissons
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Clara Peeters's Chat Et Poissons 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
Clara Peeters' Still Life with Cheeses, Almonds and Pretzels (c.1615), erroneously known as Chat et Poissons in some collections, is a captivating early Baroque still life that exemplifies Flemish precision and symbolic richness. The luminous composition features an opulent spread of glistening cheeses, delicate almonds, and rustic breads arrayed on a pewter platter, their textures rendered with almost tactile realism. Peeters' mastery of reflected light animates the scene—the glass roemer’s translucent curves catch ambient glows, while a delicate Venetian glass hints at global trade networks. As one of the few documented female artists of 17th-century Europe, Peeters pioneered the ontbijtje (breakfast piece) genre, elevating humble domestic items through meticulous oil techniques. The painting’s deeper vanitas narrative—suggested by the half-peeled lemon (a symbol of life’s bitterness) and precariously balanced knife—places it within the Northern tradition of moral allegory. Though modest in scale, its historical significance as an early example of a woman’s signed artwork makes it a touchstone for gender studies in art history.
For contemporary interiors, this masterpiece’s warm amber tones and structured composition lend sophistication to both traditional and eclectic spaces. In a study or library, its 34.5 x 49.5 cm dimensions would shine in a carved oak frame against sage-green walls, with brass desk accessories echoing the painting’s metallic accents. Modern offices could pair it with minimalist Scandinavian furniture—the artwork’s geometric cheese wedges subtly harmonizing with clean-lined shelving. For kitchens, scale reproductions above marble countertops create a witty meta-display of gastronomy. The palette (ochre, cream, and burnt umber) suggests pairing with muted terracotta textiles or cerused oak finishes. Lighting should be diffuse—perhaps a Murano glass pendant—to mirror Peeters’ signature luminosity without glare competing with her delicate reflections. As a conversational focal point, it bridges old-world artistry and contemporary design ethics with quiet brilliance.
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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.
