Ticket for a Masked Ball at the Opera House on the 26th April, 1770
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Giovanni Batista Cipriani's Ticket for a Masked Ball at the Opera House on the 26th April, 1770 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
Step into the gilded elegance of 18th-century Venice with Giovanni Battista Cipriani's "Ticket for a Masked Ball at the Opera House on the 26th April 1770." This exquisite gouache painting captures the anticipation and mystery of Venetian carnival season through delicate Rococo artistry - swirling masked figures dressed in sumptuous silks gather beneath elegant architecture, their ornate costumes illuminated by candlelight. As a founding member of London's Royal Academy, Cipriani masterfully blends Italianate theatricality with neoclassical precision in this rare surviving ticket design. The work epitomizes the transitory glamour of carnival culture during Venice's twilight years as an independent republic, making it historically significant as both decorative art and social document. Its combination of whimsical composition and meticulous detail represents a high point of mid-Georgian graphic design.
When displaying this artwork's reproduction in contemporary spaces, consider its inherent theatricality - a gold-leaf frame echoing Venetian opulence would enhance its Rococo elegance, while maintaining ample white space around it prevents visual overload. For ideal color harmony, place against deep emerald or sapphire walls that reference Venetian glass. At approximately 45×35cm reproduction size, it makes a captivating focal point above a console table or office credenza, particularly when paired with other neoclassical elements like gilded mirrors or marble accents. In minimalist interiors, let it shine as a singular jewel-box moment; in traditional spaces, complement with rich velvets and ornate lighting fixtures. The artwork's vertical format suits narrow walls or spaces between windows, and its sophisticated subject matter lends prestige to executive offices or formal sitting rooms longing for Old World charm.
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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.
