Young Girl Holding A Tennis Racquet
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Francis Luis Mora's Young Girl Holding A Tennis Racquet 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 luminous oil painting Young Girl Holding A Tennis Racquet (c. 1915) by Uruguayan-American artist Francis Luis Mora captures a fleeting moment of youthful vitality infused with Gilded Age elegance. Rendered in Mora's signature Academic-Impressionist style, the work blends meticulous figure painting with loose, sun-dappled brushwork to depict a Gibson Girl-esque subject in tennis whites. The composition’s dynamic diagonals—from the tilt of her racquet to the motion-suggestive folds of her dress—reveal Mora’s mastery of plein air techniques honed under William Merritt Chase. As one of America’s first Hispanic academicians and a prominent Society portraitist, Mora bridged European academic traditions with emerging American modernism—this sporting subject notably predates the tennis paintings of later icons like David Hockney by half a century. The luminous palette, particularly the interplay of cobalt shadows and creamy whites, demonstrates his colorist brilliance that earned comparisons to John Singer Sargent.
At 20×16 inches, this intimate yet vibrant work shines in transitional spaces: position it in a sunroom beside rattan furnishings to amplify its outdoor energy, or in a home office alongside mahogany bookcases for Gilded Age gravitas. The tennis motif harmonizes beautifully with preppy interiors—pair with navy-and-white striped upholstery and polished brass accents. For contemporary contrast, float frame it in matte black against exposed brick. In larger rooms, scale its impact by grouping with other sporting-themed etchings in matching gilded frames; in compact areas, let it stand alone as a jewel-box focal point. The painting's dominant cream and emerald tones invite natural material pairings—consider linen drapery or a live-edge console in cerused oak. Avoid oversaturated colors nearby that might compete with its delicate chromatic balance.
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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.
