Soiree De Mai
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Elisabeth Sonrel's Soiree De Mai 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
Soiree De Mai by Elisabeth Sonrel is a mesmerizing example of late 19th-century Symbolist art, blending Pre-Raphaelite influences with French romanticism. Painted in 1900, this delicate watercolor captures a dreamlike spring evening where a ethereal maiden in flowing gowns kneels amidst blossoms, her contemplative gaze and floral crown evoking themes of youth, nature, and transience. The moonlit palette of silvery blues and soft pinks creates an atmosphere of poetic melancholy, characteristic of Sonrel’s signature style that bridged Art Nouveau’s decorative elegance with mystical narratives. Though lesser-known than her male contemporaries, Sonrel’s works like this exemplify the feminine perspective in Symbolism, where botanical details and textile textures rival Edward Burne-Jones’ works in craftsmanship while maintaining distinctly French lyricism. The painting’s exhibition at Paris Salons solidified its importance as part of the fin-de-siècle cultural movement celebrating nature’s allegorical beauty.
For interior styling, Soiree De Mai’s moonlit hues and floral motifs make it ideal for spaces seeking gentle sophistication. A vertical canvas (original dimensions around 75x50cm) would enhance narrow walls in bedrooms or dressing rooms, with gilded Rococo-revival frames complementing its romanticism. In an office, it creates a calming focal point when paired with art nouveau furniture or muted sage green walls – the blue undertones harmonizing with dusty rose upholstery. Position opposite a window for natural light to animate its pearlescent pigments. Smaller giclée reproductions could adorn vanity tables alongside vintage perfume bottles, while oversized prints transform sitting rooms when flanked by trailing ivy or porcelain lamps with floral bases for thematic cohesion. The painting’s subdued palette balances well with both charcoal velvets and light oak furnishings, offering versatile decadence without overwhelming modern spaces.
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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.
