Yvette Guilbert
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Henri De Toulouse-Lautrec's Yvette Guilbert 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
In Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's Yvette Guilbert, the legendary cabaret singer materializes with electric energy against an acidic yellow background, her elongated black gloves slicing the composition like bold graphic elements. Painted in 1894 during Montmartre's bohemian heyday, Lautrec captures Guilbert mid-performance—her angular features exaggerated, her grin sharp, embodying the provocative allure of Parisian nightlife. The work epitomizes Lautrec's revolutionary poster-inspired aesthetic: flattened perspective, saturated colors, and distilled gestures that bridge fine art and commercial design. As one of his 50+ portraits of Guilbert, this piece immortalizes their symbiotic relationship—she, the muse of modern femininity; he, the chronicler of decadence. Its historical significance lies in redefining portraiture through lens of performance and advertising, cementing Lautrec's legacy as the poetic anthropologist of Belle Époque underground culture.
For contemporary spaces, this lithograph commands attention as a bold accent piece—ideal for a minimalist living room where its yellow backdrop energizes neutral tones, or a creative studio where its theatricality sparks inspiration. Frame it in slender black matting with gilded details to echo Guilbert's gloves and enhance the Art Nouveau flair. The standard 50x65cm size suits above a mid-century sideboard or clustered with smaller Lautrec prints for a salon-style arrangement. In offices, hang it near seating areas to channel its vivacious energy; pair with emerald velvet chairs or brass lighting fixtures to harmonize with its warm palette. For smaller reproductions, group three vertical studies of Guilbert to create rhythm, ensuring adequate wall clearance to let her dramatic silhouette breathe. Lautrec's work thrives in spaces celebrating artistic rebellion—its chromatic intensity balanced by clean lines and tactile textures like distressed leather or hammered metal accents.
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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.
