Indolence
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Francisco Masriera y Manovens's Indolence 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
Francisco Masriera y Manovens' Indolence (1892) is a sumptuous ode to late 19th-century elegance, steeped in the languid allure of Catalan Modernisme. The painting captures a young woman draped in diaphanous fabrics, her reclining posture and distant gaze embodying Baudelairean ennui amidst opulent textiles and gilt surroundings. Masriera’s meticulous realism—rendering silk folds like liquid silver and skin with porcelain luminosity—bridges academic precision with the sensual symbolism of the era. Executed during Barcelona’s cultural zenith, the work reflects the bourgeoisie’s fascination with Orientalism and the femme fatale trope, while its subdued palette of blush pinks and amber nods to Whistlerian tonal harmony. Though lesser-known outside Spain, this piece is a keystone in Masriera’s oeuvre, showcasing his transition from historical scenes to intimate portraits that influenced Ramon Casas’ early modernity.
For interiors, Indolence demands a curated backdrop: a dimly lit study with walnut wainscoting or a boudoir with art-nouveau sconces would amplify its decadent intimacy. Opt for walls in Farrow & Ball’s Dead Salmon to mirror the painting’s warm undertones, or pair it with velvet-upholstered chaise lounges in emerald green for contrast. At 50 x 70 cm (standard for Masriera’s salon works), it’s ideal above a fireplace or flanked by matching gilded mirrors to enhance its reflective surfaces. Avoid stark minimalism—cluster it with cerused oak furnishings and small objets d’art to echo its crafted opulence. In offices, position it near seating areas to soften corporate rigidity, using brass desk accessories to pick up its metallics. The key lies in balancing its romantic languor with structured elegance.
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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.
