![[couple Dans La Nuit, Au Loin Un Fiacre]. Illustration Pour Une
Melodie. Vers 1900. Oil Painting by Henri-Gabriel Ibels](https://www.niceartgallery.com/imgs/1384841/l/henrigabriel-ibels-couple-dans-la-nuit-au-loin-un-fiacre-illustration-pour-une-melodie-vers-1900-7c2c92d.jpg "[couple Dans La Nuit, Au Loin Un Fiacre]. Illustration Pour Une
Melodie. Vers 1900. Oil Painting by Henri-Gabriel Ibels")
[couple Dans La Nuit, Au Loin Un Fiacre]. Illustration Pour Une Melodie. Vers 1900.
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Henri-Gabriel Ibels's [couple Dans La Nuit, Au Loin Un Fiacre]. Illustration Pour Une Melodie. Vers 1900. 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-Gabriel Ibels' Couple Dans La Nuit, Au Loin Un Fiacre (circa 1900) is a captivating example of fin-de-siècle illustration, blending the intimacy of a nocturnal rendezvous with the whimsy of Parisian street life. The scene depicts a couple illuminated by soft, ambient light, their figures rendered with expressive, flowing lines characteristic of Ibels’ post-impressionist and Art Nouveau influences. In the distance, a lone fiacre (horse-drawn carriage) adds depth and narrative intrigue, evoking the romantic mystery of Belle Époque Paris. Ibels, a lesser-known but pivotal figure affiliated with Les Nabis, excelled in lithography and illustrated media, bridging fine art and popular culture. This work, created as an illustration for a mélodie (French art song), reflects the era’s fascination with music, poetry, and visual storytelling. Its delicate balance of mood and movement places it within the broader trend of Symbolist printmaking, where emotion and suggestion often eclipsed literal representation.
For interior styling, this piece would lend sophistication to a study, lounge, or bedroom, ideally paired with vintage furnishings like a tufted velvet sofa or an ornate gilded mirror to echo its period charm. Its muted yet warm palette—soft ochres, dusky blues, and peachy highlights—complements neutral or taupe walls, while a slim black frame would accentuate its graphic quality. Given its likely modest scale (typical of illustrated prints), positioning it at eye level beside a reading nook or above a console table would create an inviting focal point. In an office, it could inspire creativity alongside brass desk accessories and stacked art books. For cohesion, introduce textiles with similar tonal gradations—think a smoky-blue throw or a faded Persian rug—to harmonize the space without overpowering the artwork’s subtlety.
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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.
