Une Escrimeuse
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean Beraud's Une Escrimeuse 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
In Jean Béraud's Une Escrimeuse, the Belle Époque’s vivacity leaps from the canvas. This 1885 oil painting captures a young female fencer mid-lunge, her white dress swirling with dynamic energy against a muted studio backdrop. Béraud, a master of Parisian genre scenes, blends Realism’s precision with Impressionist flourishes—note the loose brushstrokes rendering her flushed cheeks and the play of light on her satin sash. The work subverts gender norms of its era by portraying women’s growing presence in sports, making it a subtle manifesto disguised as a spirited composition. Though less famed than his café scenes, Une Escrimeuse exemplifies Béraud’s knack for freezing ephemeral urban modernity, earning its place among Musée d’Orsay’s underrated treasures.
For contemporary spaces, Une Escrimeuse injects timeless sophistication. Hang it in a home office or study to echo its theme of focus and agility—a gilt frame would complement its warm ivory and peach tones, while a matte black frame modernizes it for minimalist interiors. Ideal above a Chesterfield sofa or a lacquered desk, the painting’s 81 x 65 cm scale demands an unobstructed wall. Pair with Art Nouveau sconces to enhance its 19th-century charm, or contrast with sleek mid-century furniture for tension. Deep emerald walls would make the fencer’s blush pop, while a neutral backdrop lets its kinetic energy shine. For offices, position near fitness areas as an ode to discipline, or in creative studios to spark movement-inspired innovation.
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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.
