





Bal A La Presidence
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean Beraud's Bal A La Presidence 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 Bal à la Présidence (1890) captures the glittering frivolity of Parisian high society during the Belle Époque, where champagne flows freely and silk gowns swirl across a candlelit ballroom. The painting teems with life—couples waltz beneath crystal chandeliers, their reflections shimmering in polished floors, while shadowy figures whisper in corners, hinting at clandestine intrigues. Béraud, a master of tableaux de moeurs (scenes of contemporary life), blends academic precision with Impressionist spontaneity, his brushwork rendering satin textures and gaslight glow with equal finesse. Unlike his peers who romanticized rural life, Béraud documented Paris’s elite with wit and anthropological detail, making Bal à la Présidence a vital social record as much as a work of art. Today, it epitomizes the tension between Gilded Age opulence and modernity’s dawn, securing Béraud’s niche as the "painter of Parisian elegance."
For interiors, Bal à la Présidence thrives in spaces echoing its Gilded Age drama—think a luxe dining room with velvety navy walls or a CEO’s office with mahogany paneling. Frame it in an ornate gold leaf frame to mirror the painting’s chandeliers, or opt for a slim black moulding for contemporary contrast. The artwork’s warm candlelit hues (creams, bronzes, and burgundies) pair effortlessly with jewel-toned velvets or metallic accents, while its medium size (typically around 24x36 inches) suits focal-point placement above a mantel or behind a Chesterfield sofa. Avoid competing with busy patterns; let Béraud’s lively crowd be the star. In minimalist settings, its opulence becomes a striking counterpoint—proof that old-world grandeur still captivates.
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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.