Femme Au Perroquet
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Etienne Billet's Femme Au Perroquet 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
Femme Au Perroquet (Woman with a Parrot) by Étienne Billet is a captivating 19th-century academic painting that exudes a blend of exoticism and refined elegance. Created during the height of Orientalism in European art, the work portrays a serene, lavishly dressed woman in an intimate moment with a vibrantly plumed parrot, set against a richly detailed interior. Billet's meticulous brushwork and luminous skin tones reflect his Academic training, while the subject's sumptuous fabrics and exotic companion evoke Victorian-era fascination with distant cultures. Though less renowned than contemporaries like Gérôme or Bouguereau, Billet's work represents an important link between academic precision and the growing decorative arts movement, where intimate domestic scenes gained prominence among bourgeois collectors. The parrot—a symbol of both luxury and wildness—adds playful tension to the otherwise composed scene.
For interior settings, this painting thrives in spaces that celebrate refined historical aesthetics. A gilded Rococo-revival frame would enhance its opulence in a formal living room or library, where warm burgundy or teal wall colors could deepen its jewel-toned palette. At 24x36 inches (approx. 61x91 cm), it commands attention without overwhelming—ideal as a focal point above a mantel or console table. Pair it with velvet upholstery, brass accents, and dark wood furniture to echo its 19th-century origins, or create juxtaposition in minimalist offices by letting its intricate details contrast clean-lined shelving. In daylight, position it opposite a window to animate the parrot's iridescent feathers; for evening drama, spotlight it with adjustable gallery lighting to cast delicate shadows across the figure’s drapery.
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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.
