Playing Cards In The Tavern
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Enrico Tarenghi's Playing Cards In The Tavern 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
Step into the lively world of Playing Cards In The Tavern by Italian genre painter Enrico Tarenghi (1858–1938), where candlelight flickers across rosy-cheeked revelers gathered around a rustic wooden table. This late 19th-century oil painting epitomizes scena di genere (genre scene) traditions, capturing working-class camaraderie with tight brushwork that reveals intricate details – from creased playing cards to pewter tankards. Tarenghi’s mastery of chiaroscuro heightens the drama, spotlighting expressive faces mid-game while the tavern’s shadowy depths evoke Dutch Golden Age influences. Though lesser-known than contemporaries like Boldini, his works provide valuable sociological snapshots of post-unification Italy’s leisure culture, where taverns served as democratic social hubs. The painting’s narrative charm and technical precision place it within the resurgence of figurative realism that countered early modernist abstraction.
For interiors, this artwork craves convivial spaces—consider flanking a study’s leather Chesterfield sofa or a wine cellar’s tasting nook where its warm umber tones harmonize with mahogany woodwork. Scale matters: the original’s typical 24x36" dimensions demand breathing room, so avoid cluttered walls. Pair with Industrial Era accents—exposed Edison bulbs or wrought-iron sconces—to amplify its historical authenticity. The earthy palette (ochre, burnt sienna) invites metallics like antiqued brass frames or copper decor, while the scene’s vertical candlelight suggests placement opposite windows to mirror natural light play. In offices, it sparks conversation in breakout areas, softening corporate spaces with human warmth—just steer clear of sterile, minimalist settings that would clash with its narrative richness.
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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.
