Demoiselle Au Tennis
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edgar Chahine's Demoiselle Au Tennis 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
The luminous oil painting Demoiselle Au Tennis by Edgar Chahine (1874–1947) captures a fleeting moment of effortless elegance from the Belle Époque era. Painted circa 1910, it depicts a young woman clad in a crisp white tennis dress, poised mid-motion against an impressionistic backdrop of dappled greenery—her relaxed posture and sunlit complexion radiating Parisian joie de vivre. Chahine, a Franco-Armenian artist celebrated for his etchings and society portraits, here employs loose, luminous brushwork reminiscent of the American Impressionists like Sargent, while foregrounding an athletic female subject—a progressive choice reflecting early 20th-century shifts in gender norms. Though less renowned than Monet’s garden scenes or Degas’ dancers, this work epitomizes Chahine’s unique niche: bridging documentary realism with atmospheric lightness, immortalizing the era’s leisurely aristocracy through intimate, kinetic compositions. Its historical significance lies in encapsulating tennis’ emergence as both fashionable sport and social equalizer among women.
For contemporary interiors, Demoiselle Au Tennis demands thoughtful placement: its vertical composition (est. 24x18 inches) suits narrow walls flanking bookcases or above consoles in transitional spaces like sunrooms or boutique hotel lobbies. Frame it in a slender gilt or weathered oak float frame to honor its period charm while enhancing the painting’s golden undertones—pair with linen upholstery or rattan accents to echo its organic textures. In minimalist offices, let it counterbalance sleek furniture as a focal point, its whites and greens subtly repeated in potted ferns or marble desk accessories. Avoid overcrowding; the work thrives alongside muted tonal artworks or alone as a statement piece in corridors washed with natural light, where its play of movement and stillness can resonate.
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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.
