Beim Coiffeur

Bring the timeless beauty of David Bles's Beim Coiffeur 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.

Step into the intimate world of Beim Coiffeur (At the Hairdresser's) by Dutch artist David Bles (1821-1899), a charming genre painting that captures a fleeting moment of bourgeois life in 19th-century Europe. The scene unfolds in an elegant barbershop, where a fashionably dressed gentleman receives a meticulous shave from a white-aproned barber, their concentrated expressions lit by soft daylight filtering through draped curtains. Bles, trained at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, masterfully employs detailed realism infused with subtle humor—notice the client's slightly tense grip on the chair arm and the barber's theatrical flourish. This 1853 oil painting typifies the Biedermeier-influenced style popular among Dutch contemporaries like Jozef Israëls, blending meticulous craftsmanship with gentle social observation. Though not revolutionary in technique, Beim Coiffeur occupies a significant niche as a pristine example of mid-century Dutch salon painting, offering contemporary viewers both artistic merit and a historically preserved snapshot of male grooming rituals before modern barbershops emerged.

For interior styling, consider pairing this 60×50cm artwork with rich walnut frames to echo its warm umber tones, ideally displayed horizontally to follow the composition's narrative flow. In a study or gentleman's wardrobe, position it alongside brass sconces casting angled light to recreate the painting’s luminous effect, complemented by Chesterfield sofas in cognac leather. Modern minimalists might juxtapose it against sage green walls—the tertiary color balances the work’s russet hues while maintaining sophistication. For offices in creative industries, group it asymmetrically with monochrome etchings of artisan workshops to craft a thematic vignette about craftsmanship. Smaller reproduction prints (A4 size) work beautifully on dressing tables with vintage shaving sets, forging an ironic dialogue between historical grooming and contemporary vanity spaces. Maintain a 1.5-meter viewing distance to appreciate Bles’ intricate brushwork detailing the barber’s shears and the client’s silk cravat.

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.

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.