Mrs. Pierre Bacot (Marianne Fleur Du Gue)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Henrietta Johnston's Mrs. Pierre Bacot (Marianne Fleur Du Gue) 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
Mrs. Pierre Bacot (Marianne Fleur Du Gue) by Henrietta Johnston radiates quiet elegance through its soft pastel strokes, capturing the poised beauty of early 18th-century colonial aristocracy. Created around 1720, this portrait stands as America’s first known pastel artwork and a rare surviving piece by Johnston—the continent’s earliest documented female professional artist. The delicate rendering of Marianne’s lace collar and rosy cheeks exemplifies Johnston’s signature Rococo-influenced style, blending European artistic training with New World simplicity. Its historical significance lies not only in its artistic merit but as a window into Charleston’s colonial elite society, where Johnston documented prominent French Huguenot families like the Bacots. The muted palette of blush pinks and dove grays creates an air of restrained refinement, while the intimate scale (typically under 20 inches) suggests it was meant for private appreciation rather than grand display.
For modern interiors, this portrait would elevate a study or formal sitting room with its timeless grace. Frame it in distressed gold leaf to complement its antique charm, positioning it against sage green or duck egg blue walls to enhance its delicate hues. The small size makes it ideal for creating an art vignette—layer it above a Chippendale-style desk with quill accents or alongside botanical prints for a Colonial Revival aesthetic. In offices, it lends authority when paired with mahogany bookshelves and brass desk accessories, balancing femininity with gravitas. Avoid overwhelming its subtlety; place it where natural light can gently illuminate the pastels, perhaps flanked by taper candles in hurricane glass. For color continuity, incorporate dusty pink throw pillows or a gray-washed wood console beneath the hanging space, maintaining the artwork’s 18th-century whisper in contemporary settings.
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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.
