The Fourteenth of July at Etretat
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Felix Edouard Vallotton's The Fourteenth of July at Etretat 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 Fourteenth of July at Etretat by Félix Édouard Vallotton (1893) captures a lively beach scene in the Normandy resort town, where holidaymakers gather under striped umbrellas while sailboats dot the shimmering sea. Vallotton, a Swiss-French painter associated with the Nabis group, blends Post-Impressionist boldness with Japonisme-inspired flatness—notice how the parasols form rhythmic geometric patterns against the simplified cliffs. The painting balances bourgeois leisure with subtle irony; the tiny flags and distant fireworks feel almost theatrical against the monumental white chalk formations immortalized by Monet. As one of Vallotton’s rare coastal works, it bridges intimacy and social observation, foreshadowing his later enigmatic narrative style that influenced graphic art and modernist composition.
For interiors, this artwork’s maritime energy suits sunlit spaces like a seaside home office or a minimalist lounge. Opt for a medium-to-large frame (24x36 inches or similar) to highlight its dynamic crowd scenes, and pair it with linen upholstery or bleached oak furniture to echo its sandy tones. The navy-and-white stripes in the painting could inspire accent pillows or ceramic vases, while the cerulean sea suggests Benjamin Moore’s "Hale Navy" for an accent wall. In a corporate setting, it energizes creative workspaces when grouped with Vallotton’s woodcuts or Pierre Bonnard’s prints for thematic cohesion. Avoid cluttering nearby walls—its intricate figures need breathing room—and consider directional lighting to mimic the Normandy noon light bathing the canvas.
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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.
