Before The Masked Ball
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Daniel Hernandez Morillo's Before The Masked Ball 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
Daniel Hernandez Morillo's Before The Masked Ball captivates with its opulent yet enigmatic atmosphere. Painted in 1915, this masterwork belongs to Peru's Belle Époque period, showcasing Morillo's academic precision infused with subtle Art Nouveau influences. The scene depicts elegant figures preparing for a masquerade—gowns shimmer with jewel-toned fabrics, Venetian masks whisper secrets, and mirror reflections multiply the sense of theatrical anticipation. As director of Lima's National School of Fine Arts, Morillo bridged European academic traditions with Peru's burgeoning modernism, making this work pivotal in Latin American art history for its technical virtuosity and symbolic interplay of public facade versus private intimacy. The painting's layered psychological tension—between concealment and revelation—resonates remarkably with contemporary viewers.
For interior spaces, Before The Masked Ball commands attention as a sophisticated focal point. Its rich emerald greens and gold accents pair splendidly with velvet upholstery or gilded Art Deco furnishings in a formal living room or executive office. Choose a sizable reproduction (minimum 90cm width) to honor the original's ornate detailing, ideally framed in Baroque-style gold leaf to echo the painting's luxurious sensibility. Positioning it above a console table with crystal decanters enhances its gala atmosphere, while directional lighting dramatizes the figures' masked intrigue. The artwork harmonizes exceptionally with spaces featuring marble accents or herringbone wood floors, its romantic historicism offering striking contrast in minimalist modern settings when deliberately juxtaposed. Always allow generous wall clearance to let its intricate narrative vignettes breathe visually.
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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.
