Brune Etblonde (2e Planche)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edgar Chahine's Brune Etblonde (2e Planche) 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
Edgar Chahine's Brune Etblonde (2e Planche) is a captivating early 20th-century lithograph that exudes the atmospheric charm of Belle Époque Paris. Created in 1900, this work exemplifies Chahine's mastery in capturing fleeting urban moments with poetic realism, blending delicate linework with subtle tonal contrasts to render two women – one dark-haired, one blonde – in an intimate, almost voyeuristic composition. The piece belongs to Chahine's celebrated series of Parisian scenes that documented café culture and feminine grace, standing at the intersection of Impressionist spontaneity and Symbolist introspection. Its historical significance lies in preserving the visual cadence of fin-de-siècle leisure while demonstrating the technical innovations of color lithography, celebrated in the 1900 Paris Exposition where Chahine won gold. The artist's unique synthesis of journalistic observation and lyrical elegance secured his place as a transitional figure between academic traditions and emerging modernist sensibilities.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork's muted sepia and slate-blue palette makes it remarkably versatile. In a minimalist office, it could anchor a feature wall above mid-century walnut shelves (opt for a 45x60cm framed size), its warm tones complementing brass desk accessories. Consider pairing it with a curved-back Chesterfield sofa in taupe velvet to echo its period elegance. In residential settings, it shines in transition areas like dressing rooms or breakfast nooks – try floating it between art deco wall sconces with frosted glass shades. The vertical format suggests placement on narrow wall segments, ideally at eye-level (150cm from floor) to appreciate the intricate details. For color continuity, pull its ochre undertones into adjacent textiles or introduce matte black frames for contrast. Its intimate scale makes it particularly effective in creating gallery walls when combined with other Chahine prints or contemporaneous Japonisme-inspired works, maintaining consistent 5cm spacing between pieces.
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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.
