Plums and Peaches
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ignace Henri Jean Fantin-Latour's Plums and Peaches 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
Fantin-Latour's Plums and Peaches (c. 1860s) is a masterful still life that radiates quiet elegance and tactile realism. Set against a muted brown background, the luscious fruits—deep purple plums and velvety golden peaches—seem to glow with an almost edible vitality, their delicate bloom captured with astonishing precision. The composition balances richness and restraint, typical of Fantin-Latour’s transition between academic tradition and proto-Impressionist sensitivity to light. Emerging amid French realism’s golden age, the work reflects his lifelong dialogue with Chardin’s legacy while foreshadowing modern still life’s poetic simplicity. Though overshadowed by his floral works, this painting exemplifies Fantin-Latour’s pivotal role in elevating still life from decorative art to a medium conveying profound sensory intimacy—a bridge between 18th-century refinement and Manet’s bold modernity.
For interior styling, Plums and Peaches lends itself beautifully to spaces craving organic warmth and timeless sophistication. Hang it in a dining nook or study where its earthy tones can harmonize with walnut furnishings or oxidized brass accents; the 19th-century frame (likely original giltwood) suits both traditional and transitional decors. At approximately 15 x 18 inches, its intimate scale invites close viewing—pair with minimalist shelving to avoid visual competition. Echo the palette through terracotta ceramics, plum-hued velvet upholstery, or dried botanicals. In offices, it softens corporate environments when placed near linen-textured walls, its quiet luxury counteracting sterile modernity. Avoid overlit areas; ambient lighting enhances the painting’s delicate tonal gradations, much as Fantin-Latour intended.
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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.
