Adam et Eve
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean-Francois de Troy's Adam et Eve 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 de Troy's Adam et Eve (1723) transports viewers to a luminous Eden, where decadence and tension intertwine. The Rococo master bathes the scene in soft, diffused light, highlighting Adam's muscular hesitation and Eve's coy gesture as she offers the fateful fruit. Silk drapery cascades beside them, while exotic parrots and lush foliage amplify the sensual indulgence typical of de Troy's work—a marked shift from Biblical solemnity to aristocratic theatricality. As a premier peintre du roi, de Troy revolutionized history painting by infusing classical narratives with contemporary French elegance. This piece exemplifies his signature "fête galante" style, later championed by Watteau, cementing its significance as a bridge between Baroque grandeur and Rococo frivolity in 18th-century art.
For interiors, Adam et Eve thrives in spaces balancing opulence and intimacy. A gold-leaf frame enhances its warm ochres and peach tones, ideally hung in a study with Haussmann-style moldings or a boutique hotel lounge. Pair it with Louis XV furniture featuring curvilinear cabriole legs, or create contrast with minimalist dove-gray walls—the painting's drama demands breathing room, suggesting a minimum 2-meter clearance. Scale matters: the original 1.5m height suits above mantels or console tables, where its narrative energy can dominate without overwhelming. For offices, position it near seating areas to spark conversation; its symbolic tension between temptation and consequence resonates powerfully in decision-making spaces. Complement with emerald velvet accents or malachite objets d’art to echo the Garden of Eden’s jewel-toned foliage.
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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.
