'Dinner Time' from 'The Day of a Parisien'
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Henri Boutet's 'Dinner Time' from 'The Day of a Parisien' 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
Henri Boutet's delightful etching Dinner Time from The Day of a Parisien series captures an intimate moment of bourgeois Parisian life in the late 19th century. The scene exudes warmth with its depiction of a stylish woman seated at her dining table, thoughtfully arranging flowers while preparing for supper—a vignette embodying French joie de vivre. Created circa 1896, Boutet's work represents Belle Époque aesthetics through exquisite detailing of fashion and interiors, rendered in his signature soft yet precise etching technique. As part of Boutet's larger documentation of Parisian femininity, this piece holds historical significance as both social record and artistic achievement—bridging academic precision with emerging modernist interests in everyday elegance. The restrained color palette dominated by sepia tones heightens the nostalgic charm, positioning it as quintessential Art Nouveau graphic art prized by collectors today.
For interior styling, Dinner Time lends sophistication to dining rooms or studies—its vertical composition (approximately 9x12 inches) suits narrow walls or gallery groupings. Frame it in tortoiseshell or gilded wood to complement its vintage appeal, hanging at eye level near a console table styled with porcelain vases for thematic harmony. The etching's muted earth tones pair beautifully with jewel-toned velvet upholstery or sage green walls, creating contrast while maintaining elegance. In offices, position it above a writing desk flanked by brass desk lamps to echo its timeless ambiance. For larger spaces, scale impact by pairing it with botanical prints or Boutet's other Parisien series works in matching frames. Its intimate scale ensures it enhances without overwhelming, making it ideal for curating refined focal points in traditional or transitional interiors.
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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.
