Property From A Private French Collection Semiramis Construisant Une Ville
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edgar Degas's Property From A Private French Collection Semiramis Construisant Une Ville 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 Degas' "Semiramis Construisant Une Ville" (1861) is a mesmerizing early masterpiece that reveals the artist's academic roots while hinting at his future impressionist brilliance. This captivating historical scene depicts the legendary Assyrian queen Semiramis overseeing the construction of Babylon, rendered with Degas' signature attention to architectural precision and dynamic composition. Created during his classical period before he became famous for ballet scenes, the work demonstrates Degas' exceptional draftsmanship and fascination with movement - here expressed through laborers hauling stones amid monumental structures. The warm Mediterranean palette and dramatic play of light underscores Degas' Renaissance influences, particularly from Italian masters he studied during his formative years in Naples. As one of Degas' few large-scale history paintings, it occupies a crucial position in understanding his artistic evolution, bridging traditional academic painting with his later innovative approaches.
For interior decoration, this grand painting (115 × 81 cm) commands attention best displayed above a mantelpiece or as a focal point in a study or executive office. Its rich earthen tones of ochre, sienna and burnt umber pair beautifully with dark wood furnishings and leather accents, while the classical theme complements neoclassical or traditional interiors. Consider framing it in an ornate gold-leaf frame to enhance its historical gravitas. In modern spaces, the painting creates an intriguing contrast when juxtaposed against minimalist furniture, its narrative energy animating clean-lined environments. For residential settings, place it where natural light can echo the painting's luminosity, perhaps flanked by bronze sculptures to complete the artistic dialogue. The vertical format makes it ideal for spaces with high ceilings, where viewers can properly appreciate the intricate details Degas poured into this early tour-de-force.
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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.
