Beauties of Night
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean Beraud's Beauties of Night 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 Beauties of Night (also known as Les Belles de nuit) is a captivating late 19th-century painting that masterfully captures the vibrant yet ambiguous allure of Parisian nightlife during the Belle Époque. The work depicts elegantly dressed women—likely courtesans or demimondaines—gathered under gaslit streetlamps, their silhouettes softened by the interplay of light and shadow. Béraud, a keen observer of modern urban life, blends realism with subtle impressionistic touches, particularly in his treatment of luminous reflections on wet cobblestones and satin fabrics. As a prominent chronicler of Parisian society, his works occupy a unique niche in art history, documenting the city's social transformations while subtly critiquing its moral undercurrents. Beauties of Night exemplifies this duality, celebrating visual splendor while hinting at the nocturnal world's complexities.
For interior styling, this painting would elevate a refined study or executive office with its sophisticated narrative. Opt for a gilded Rococo-revival frame (24" x 36" reproduction recommended) to complement its period essence, ideally hung against deep emerald or burgundy walls to intensify the gaslight glow. In a living space, pair it with Art Nouveau furnishings—curved velvet settees and Tiffany-style lamps—to extend its fin-de-siècle elegance. The artwork's dominant palette of champagne golds and inky blues suggests metallic accents in decor, while its intimate scale suits conversational seating areas. For contemporary contrast, situate it alongside monochrome photography of modern cityscapes, creating a dialog between historical and urban perspectives on nightlife.
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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.
