Madame Perregaux 1789
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun's Madame Perregaux 1789 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 captivating portrait Madame Perregaux (1789) by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun exudes an air of 18th-century aristocratic elegance blended with intimacy. Rendered in Vigée Le Brun's signature soft Rococo style infused with emerging Neoclassical restraint, the painting depicts Suzanne de Crécy, wife of Swiss banker Jean-Frédéric Perregaux, clad in a billowing white muslin dress—a radical departure from rigid court fashion that hinted at revolutionary ideals. The sitter's luminous complexion and gently tilted head, framed by loose curls, convey graceful spontaneity, while the landscape’s misty blue tones create poetic harmony between figure and nature. As one of the last great portraits of the Ancien Régime, this masterpiece embodies Vigée Le Brun’s genius for balancing formal grandeur with psychological warmth, securing her legacy as Marie Antoinette’s favored painter and Europe’s premier female portraitist. The work’s historical significance—painted months before the French Revolution—adds poignant commentary on fleeting aristocratic serenity.
For contemporary spaces, Madame Perregaux harmonizes beautifully in formal dining rooms or light-filled studies, where its delicate palette of ivory, powder blue, and dove gray complements both traditional and transitional interiors. Consider pairing it with Louis XVI-style furniture or minimalist neutral furnishings to let the artwork dominate; the painting’s typical dimensions (~100 x 75 cm) suit above mantels or as a focal point between floor-to-ceiling bookcases. Offset its cool tones with gilded frames or brass accents, while sheer drapes echoing the dress’s ethereal texture enhance cohesion. In offices, it lends sophistication to executive spaces when juxtaposed with dark wood paneling, its Rococo flourishes softened by clean-lined desks. Always display with diffused lighting to recreate the canvas’s signature glow.
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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.
