The Foal of Bethpage
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of James Jacques Joseph Tissot's The Foal of Bethpage 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 Foal of Bethpage (1886-1894) is a luminous jewel from his monumental Life of Christ series, combining meticulous Biblical accuracy with exquisite 19th-century realism. The scene captures a tender moment near Bethlehem, where sunlight dapples through olive trees onto the foal and its mother, their warm russet coats glowing against the arid landscape. Tissot's archaeological precision—evident in the authentic Middle Eastern architecture and costumes—is softened by impressionistic brushstrokes in the foliage, creating a harmonious balance between documentary rigor and poetic atmosphere. As part of his 350-watercolor series (later exhibited as enlarged gouaches), this work revolutionized religious art by rejecting theatricality in favor of intimate, ethnographic storytelling. Now housed in the Brooklyn Museum, it reflects Tissot’s unique fusion of French academic training and English Pre-Raphaelite influences, bridging 19th-century Orientalism and modern narrative painting.
For interior styling, this artwork’s earthy palette of ochres and sage greens makes it ideal for spaces with natural materials like rattan furniture or linen textiles. Choose a matte gold frame to echo the painting’s gilded light, and hang it in a study or lounge where its 11×8 inch (28×20 cm) dimensions encourage close viewing—pair with arched bookshelves or terracotta pots to reinforce its Holy Land ambiance. In offices, it complements Scandinavian minimalist desks when displayed beside hand-thrown ceramic lamps, its biblical narrative adding quiet depth to modern spaces. For larger rooms, scale up with a high-quality reproduction (maintaining the original’s 3:4 ratio) above a console table styled with vintage brass candlesticks and dried grasses, creating a tactile dialogue between art and decor.
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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.
