The Plague Of Locusts
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of James Jacques Joseph Tissot's The Plague Of Locusts 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
James Jacques Joseph Tissot's The Plague of Locusts (ca. 1896-1902) immerses viewers in a biblical scene of eerie stillness and impending doom. Part of his monumental Bible Illustrations series, this gouache painting depicts Exodus 10:13-15 with striking theatricality—a swarm of locusts descends like a living storm upon Egypt, their translucent wings catching an unnatural golden light while shadows creep across the devastated landscape below. Tissot's signature blend of academic precision and Symbolist atmosphere shines through; every insect is rendered with scientific detail, yet their collective presence becomes a supernatural omen. The work reflects his late-career fusion of Orientalist research (evident in the authentic North African architecture) and Pre-Raphaelite luminosity, creating a unique bridge between 19th-century narrative painting and emerging modernist sensibilities. Now housed at the Jewish Museum in New York, this piece exemplifies how Victorian religious art could achieve both archaeological credibility and psychological intensity.
For contemporary interiors, The Plague of Locusts makes a compelling statement piece in spaces craving dramatic focal points. Its 8.5 x 11.5-inch original size (21.6 x 29.2 cm) invites intimate viewing, ideal for study nooks or office corridors where viewers can appreciate Tissot’s microscopic brushwork. Consider pairing it with warm metallic accents—brass frames or copper light fixtures—to echo the painting’s golden-brown palette, or contrast its apocalyptic theme with sleek minimalist furniture for ironic tension. In a library, frame it alongside botanical prints or entomological sketches to emphasize its natural-history undertones, or hang it vertically above a console table to mirror the locusts’ downward motion. For larger reproductions, a matte-finish print maintains the gouache’s velvety texture, best displayed against sage-green or terracotta walls that reference ancient Egyptian pigments while softening the composition’s ominous mood.
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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.
