The Fugitives
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edouard Frederic Wilhelm Richter's The Fugitives 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 Fugitives by Edouard Frédéric Wilhelm Richter captures a moment of dramatic tension with exquisite Romantic sensibility. Painted in 1866 during Richter’s Dresden period, this oil work depicts a fleeing family—likely caught in a storm—with meticulous detail and emotive chiaroscuro. Richter, a German genre and landscape painter, skillfully merges Biedermeier intimacy with Romantic grandeur, positioning this piece as a bridge between 19th-century narrative painting and emerging realism. The luminous rendering of fabric against stormy skies exemplifies his academic training under Ludwig Richter, while the psychological depth of the figures’ expressions reveals his debt to French Romanticism. Now housed in the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, this painting represents Richter’s mature phase where domestic themes acquire allegorical weight—a testament to his underrecognized role in Central European art history’s transition period.
Measuring 93×130cm, this masterpiece demands careful spatial consideration for display. Its rich burgundies and slate grays harmonize beautifully with mahogany furniture or deep green accent walls in a study or formal living room. Hang it as a focal point above a Chesterfield sofa or a carved oak console table to reinforce its 19th-century gravitas, ensuring 60–70cm clearance below the frame for proper viewing. The vertical composition suits spaces with ceilings above 3 meters, while the gold leaf frame (recommended in an Empire-style molding) would elegantly tie into brass desk accessories or vintage library lamps. For contemporary offices, pair it with matte black shelving units to let the painting’s emotional core shine—its thematic urgency makes it particularly compelling for law firms or creative agencies where determination and resilience are valued.
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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.
