Un Couple De Soupeuses.
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edgar Chahine's Un Couple De Soupeuses. 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 Un Couple De Soupeuses (A Pair of Soup Drinkers) is a captivating glimpse into Parisian bohemian life circa 1900. This luminous etching—heightened with delicate hand-coloring—depicts two working-class women hunched over steaming bowls in a humble café, their worn shawls and tired postures radiating quiet dignity. Chahine's masterful use of chiaroscuro bathes the scene in a Rembrandtesque glow, the figures emerging from textured shadows with remarkably expressive faces that recall Degas' psychological depth. Created during his famed Cris de Paris series documenting urban laborers, this 1903 work exemplifies the artist's unique fusion of French Naturalism and Symbolism—less gritty than Steinlen yet more emotive than Toulouse-Lautrec's cabaret scenes. Today, it's celebrated among connoisseurs as a sublime example of fin-de-siècle printmaking, bridging 19th-century social realism with early modernist intimacy.
For interior staging, consider hanging this 9x11 inch work in a breakfast nook or café-style office corner to amplify its cozy intimacy. Frame it in a slender oxidized bronze border to echo the warm sepia tones, or opt for a matte white shadowbox mount for contemporary contrast. Pair with weathered oak shelves displaying ceramic soup bowls or vintage café au lait sets to extend the narrative. In minimalist spaces, let it anchor a tonal gallery wall alongside monochrome sketches by Jules Pascin or Georges Lemmen's muted etchings. The artwork's intimate scale makes it ideal for illuminating small alcoves—flank it with directed picture lights in 2700K warmth to recreate the original gaslit ambiance. For offices, place near leather club chairs and a bistro table to cultivate creative respite, letting Chahine's humanist portrayal soften corporate environments.
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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.
