L'amour Irrite
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Henri Lehmann's L'amour Irrite 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 Lehmann’s L'amour Irrité ("Love Irritated") is a captivating 19th-century Romantic masterpiece that exudes emotional intensity and lyrical beauty. Painted in 1836, the work depicts Cupid in a moment of youthful petulance, his delicate features contorted with frustration—a striking departure from idealized portrayals of the god of love. Lehmann, a pupil of Ingres, blends crisp Neoclassical draughtsmanship with the dramatic lighting and emotional realism characteristic of Romanticism, creating a tension between idealized form and raw sentiment. The soft, luminous flesh tones and meticulously rendered drapery showcase his academic precision, while the intimate scale draws viewers into Cupid’s private drama. Though lesser-known than his mentor’s works, L'amour Irrité exemplifies the transitional period in French art, bridging cold formalism and expressive modernity. Its inclusion in prestigious Salons solidified Lehmann’s reputation as a storyteller through paint, making this piece a jewel of early Romantic narrative art.
For decorators, L'amour Irrité’s 73 × 59 cm dimensions make it ideal for intimate spaces—consider flanking a velvet-upholstered console table in a study or as a focal point above a Louis XVI-style writing desk. Its warm ivory and rose palette harmonizes beautifully with Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster walls or dusty mauve accents. In contemporary settings, juxtapose the gilded frame with matte black shelves for tonal contrast, or soften its theatricality in a bedroom by pairing with linen textiles and tapered candles. For offices, mount it adjacent to modern brass sconces to balance classical grandeur with sleek metallics—the emotional narrative sparks conversation without overwhelming minimalist spaces. Always position at eye level (roughly 145-152cm from floor) to maximize engagement with Cupid’s expressive gaze.
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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.
