A Street In Asnieres
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean Francois Raffaelli's A Street In Asnieres 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-François Raffaëlli's A Street in Asnières (c. 1880–1885) captures a quiet moment in the Parisian suburb, blending realism with subtle impressions of everyday life. The painting depicts a narrow, sun-dappled street flanked by modest houses, where figures move leisurely—a woman with a basket, a lone passerby—rendered with Raffaëlli’s characteristic attention to texture and atmospheric detail. Asnières, then a mixed industrial and residential area, reflects Raffaëlli’s fascination with urban peripheries and working-class life, distinguishing him from both Impressionist plein-air spontaneity and academic rigidity. Though associated with the Impressionists early on (he exhibited with them in 1880–81), his precise draftsmanship and muted palette aligned more with Naturalism. The painting’s historical significance lies in its bridge between 19th-century realism and modern urban narratives, offering a poignant, unsentimental glimpse into Paris’s evolving social fabric.
For interior spaces, A Street in Asnières would complement rooms favoring subdued elegance and historical depth. Ideal for a study or a traditional office, its muted ochres, grays, and soft blues harmonize with wood furnishings, leather armchairs, or muted textiles like linen or wool. The painting’s mid-size scale (typical Raffaëlli works range 50–80 cm) suits narrow walls or above a console table, where its horizontal composition can balance vertical elements like bookshelves. Pair it with framed etchings or vintage maps to enhance its realist charm, or contrast with abstract pieces for a dialogue between old and new. Lighting should be warm and directional (e.g., a picture light) to highlight its textured brushwork, avoiding overly bright modern settings that might clash with its quiet tonalities.
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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.
