Urchins playing cards
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Giacomo Ceruti (Il Pitocchetto)'s Urchins playing cards 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
Giacomo Ceruti’s Urchins Playing Cards (c. 1720s–1730s) is a masterful glimpse into 18th-century Italian genre painting, capturing the raw, unfiltered lives of street children with remarkable sensitivity. The scene unfolds in muted earth tones—ochres, browns, and grays—highlighting the tattered clothes and intense focus of the young card players. Ceruti, nicknamed "Il Pitocchetto" (the little beggar) for his compassionate depictions of the poor, employs a Caravaggio-esque chiaroscuro to dramatize their faces and gestures, infusing dignity into a mundane moment. Unlike the era’s grand Baroque theatrics, this work epitomizes pitocchi (beggar) paintings, a niche that cemented Ceruti’s legacy as a bridge between Lombard realism and the Enlightenment’s humanist gaze. Its unvarnished realism and social empathy make it a precursor to 19th-century realist movements.
For spaces seeking warmth and narrative depth, Urchins Playing Cards shines in study rooms or offices where its subdued palette harmonizes with wood furnishings and leather accents. Opt for a medium-to-large reproduction (around 24x30 inches) to balance detail and presence, ideally framed in distressed gilt or dark oak to echo its period charm. Pair it with rustic textiles or a muted green/terracotta wall to amplify its earthy tones, avoiding stark modern décor that might clash. In a corporate setting, it sparks conversation about humility and focus—ideal near seating areas or bookshelves. A directional spotlight can enhance its dramatic lighting, while keeping surrounding decor minimal ensures the painting remains the emotional anchor of the space.
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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.
