Au Square
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Henri-Jacques Evenepoel's Au Square 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-Jacques Evenepoel's Au Square (1899) captures a fleeting moment of bourgeois leisure with electrifying vivacity. Set in Paris' Square Saint-Pierre, this Post-Impressionist gem shows a fashionably dressed woman reading while children play nearby, their white dresses and straw hats glowing against jewel-toned greenery. Evenepoel's signature style shines through – bold, unblended strokes in fauvist-bright hues (emerald, cobalt, sunflower yellow) that pulsate with suburban sunlight. As a rare large-scale outdoor scene by this Belgian protégé of Gustave Moreau, it bridges fin-de-siècle symbolism and emerging modernism. The painting's psychological depth – the woman's subtle isolation amidst communal joy – foreshadows Edward Hopper's urban alienation. Preserved at Musée d'Orsay, it remains pivotal for understanding how Post-Impressionism reinterpreted Impressionism's light studies through structured emotion.
For interiors, Au Square brings dynamic sophistication. Its 65 × 81 cm dimensions suit statement placement above mantels or console tables, where the verdant greens harmonize with velvet upholstery or mid-century teak furniture. The vibrant palette inspires accent pairings: ochre throw pillows echo the sunlight, while sapphire-blue ceramics complement the shadows. In home offices, it stimulates creativity when paired with minimalist Scandinavian desks; for living rooms, it elevates traditional settings beside gilded mirrors. Opt for gallery lighting (3000K LEDs) to intensify its chromatic energy. As the composition balances movement and stillness, position it where natural light mimics the painting’s directional glow – east-facing spaces enhance its morning-lit ambiance. Avoid cluttering nearby walls; this masterpiece commands five feet of breathing room to let its rhythmic brushwork resonate.
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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.
