A Game Of Cards
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Gustav Karoly Igler's A Game Of 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
Immerse yourself in the lively tavern scene of A Game of Cards by Hungarian artist Gustav Károly Igler (1822-1892), where flickering candlelight casts golden hues across players engrossed in their intense card game. Painted in 1859 during Europe’s Biedermeier period, Igler masterfully blends genre painting’s narrative charm with meticulous realism—note the crumpled banknotes and weathered faces reflecting both concentration and deception. The work epitomizes 19th-century bourgeois interior scenes, celebrating mundane yet psychologically rich moments. Though lesser-known than Courbet or Menzel, Igler’s piece holds significance as a vivid document of Central European social history, merging Dutch Golden Age influences (think Adriaen van Ostade’s tavern scenes) with Viennese Biedermeier’s cozy materialism.
For displaying A Game of Cards, consider a study or library with walnut wood furnishings and leather accents to echo its warm umber palette. The 76x62 cm size suits medium-width walls—pair it with brass sconces or a vintage-style table lamp to amplify its candlelit glow. In modern spaces, balance its detailed realism with minimalist frames (think slim black or gilt bronze) to avoid visual clutter. For color harmony, introduce deep greens or oxblood reds in upholstery nearby. Avoid overly bright rooms; this narrative-driven artwork thrives in intimate lighting, much like the shadowy intrigue it depicts. Perfect above a whisky cabinet or beside a chess set, it transforms casual corners into conversational focal points.
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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.
