'Le Baiser envoye' A lady en deshabille holding a letter at a window
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean Baptiste Greuze's 'Le Baiser envoye' A lady en deshabille holding a letter at a window 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
Jean Baptiste Greuze's Le Baiser envoyé (A Lady in Deshabille Holding a Letter at a Window) is an exquisite example of 18th-century French genre painting, blending delicate sentimentality with Rococo elegance. The painting captures an intimate moment—a young woman, draped in loosely fastened garments, leans by a window clutching a love letter, her coy expression and flushed cheeks evoking romantic longing. Greuze masterfully balances soft sensuality with moral storytelling, a hallmark of his transitional style between Rococo frivolity and Neoclassical restraint. Composed around 1765, the work exemplifies his fascination with bourgeois domesticity and emotional nuance, bridging Watteau's lyrical lightness and David's structured austerity. Though overshadowed by his moralizing narratives like The Broken Pitcher, this piece remains significant for its psychological depth and tactile rendering of fabrics—qualities that influenced later Romanticism.
For interiors, this painting’s muted palette of blush pinks and dove grays suits bedrooms or intimate sitting rooms, ideally paired with Louis XVI-style furnishings or minimalist contemporary décor to avoid visual competition. Choose a gilded Rococo-style frame to honor its era, or a slim black frame for modern contrast. Hang it at eye level (approx. 57–60 inches from floor) near natural light to echo the window motif, avoiding cluttered walls; a vertical display above a writing desk or vanity reinforces its thematic romance. In offices, place it in softer spaces like lounges—its introspective mood clashes with high-energy workspaces. A mid-sized reproduction (24x30 inches) ensures detail visibility without overwhelming. Complement with celadon greens or pearl tones in textiles to harmonize with its delicate hues.
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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.
