L'assassinat
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Felix Edouard Vallotton's L'assassinat 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
Félix Vallotton’s L'assassinat (1893-1894) plunges viewers into a chilling, theatrical moment frozen in time. Part of his Intimités series, this proto-noir woodcut depicts a sharply contrasted scene of domestic betrayal—a man sprawled murdered on the floor as his elegantly dressed assailant coolly exits. Vallotton’s signature cloisonnisme style flattens space with ruthless black planes and jarring white voids, heightening the psychological tension. The compressed perspective and angular distortions reflect Japonisme influences, while the voyeuristic framing anticipates cinematic suspense. A pivotal work bridging Symbolism and early Modernism, Vallotton subverts bourgeois interiors with forensic detachment, exposing violence beneath veneers of respectability—an approach that cemented his legacy as a radical chronicler of fin-de-siècle anxieties.
For contemporary spaces, L'assassinat commands attention in minimalist settings where its stark graphic impact can shine. Ideal for a study or loft-like office, pair it with mid-century walnut shelves or an industrial steel desk to echo its sculptural linework. Frame it museum-style with a wide white mat and slender black molding to intensify its graphic punch, choosing a size around 24x36 inches to balance detail visibility and spatial presence. Let it anchor a monochrome palette—charcoal walls or dove-gray upholstery will amplify its tension, while terracotta accents can subtly warm its severity. Position it opposite a window or spotlight to make shadows within the artwork dynamically interact with changing light, transforming your space into a stage for its eternal, enigmatic drama.
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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.
