Au Cafe (die Backgammon Spieler)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean Beraud's Au Cafe (die Backgammon Spieler) 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 Béraud's Au Café (The Backgammon Players) captures the vibrant café culture of Belle Époque Paris with remarkable intimacy and wit. Painted circa 1880–1890, this oil work exemplifies Béraud's signature talent for documenting Parisian social rituals—here, two well-dressed men engrossed in a backgammon game while a waiter hovers nearby. The composition hums with candid energy: sunlight filters through the café awning, dappling the checkered board and starched linen tablecloth, while loose brushstrokes in the impressionist manner animate the figures’ postures. As a chronicler of modern urban life, Béraud bridged academic precision and impressionist spontaneity—a duality that made his scenes of Parisian bourgeoisie both documentary and poetic. Though less celebrated than Monet’s landscapes, Au Café remains pivotal for understanding 19th-century genre painting’s shift toward capturing fleeting moments of leisure.
For interiors seeking Parisian charm, Au Café offers versatile styling potential. Its earthy palette of ochre, cream, and walnut brown suits classically inspired spaces—consider hanging it above a tufted leather sofa in a study or alongside framed café mirrors in a dining nook. The 25 × 32 cm dimensions (typical for Béraud’s café scenes) work well in intimate settings; place it at eye level beside a marble-top bistro table or a vintage game collection to echo its playful theme. In minimalist offices, let the painting’s warmth counterbalance sleek furniture by pairing it with brass desk lamps and navy upholstery. For maximalists, layer gilt frames and velvet drapes in complementary mustard tones. Wherever placed, this artwork invites viewers into its convivial mood—ideal for spaces celebrating conversation and refined leisure.
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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.
