Femme Se Coiffant
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edgar Degas's Femme Se Coiffant 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
In Edgar Degas' intimate pastel work Femme Se Coiffant (ca. 1887–1890), we witness a fleeting private moment—a woman caught mid-motion as she pins up her hair. The composition pulsates with Degas' signature impressionistic energy, where loose strokes of peach, cream and ochre dissolve into vibrant blue-green backgrounds. Unlike his famous ballet dancers, this domestic subject reveals Degas' fascination with unconventional poses and modern female life. Executed during his late period when failing eyesight intensified his color experimentation, the work exemplifies radical cropping and asymmetrical framing inspired by Japanese prints. Now housed at the Musée d'Orsay, it represents Degas' pivotal role bridging Impressionism and Post-Impressionism through his innovative pastel techniques that influenced Toulouse-Lautrec and Picasso. The work’s raw, unfinished quality paradoxically creates profound intimacy—we’re not just observing but inhabiting the woman’s private ritual.
For contemporary interiors, Femme Se Coiffant’s soft pigments and dynamic composition make it ideal for creating elegant tension in transitional spaces. Hang it horizontally above a Louis XVI-style vanity in a dressing area, allowing its 48 × 61 cm dimensions to mirror the reflective surface below. The pastel palette sings alongside Farrow & Ball’s Parma Gray walls or muted terracotta accents, while the energetic strokes harmonize with fluid Art Nouveau furnishings. In a minimalist office, frame it in a thin brass border and pair with Danish teak shelving—the work’s movement counterbalances clean lines. For striking contrast, position it adjacent to abstract expressionist pieces where its figurative roots ground avant-garde elements. Always illuminate with 2700K LED spotlights to amplify the luminous chalkiness Degas achieved through layered pastel applications.
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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.
