The Citrus Seller
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouy's The Citrus Seller 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-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouy's The Citrus Seller (1874) transports viewers to a sun-drenched Orientalist scene brimming with warm hues and sensuous textures. This masterful oil painting depicts an Egyptian fruit vendor surrounded by golden citrus fruits, their luminous skins contrasting with the rich fabrics and intricate tilework of the marketplace. Lecomte du Nouy, trained under Charles Gleyre and influenced by Jean-Léon Gérôme, excelled in academic realism with exotic romanticism—a hallmark of 19th-century French Orientalism. The work exemplifies Europe's fascination with "the Orient" during the colonial era, though modern perspectives critique this gaze. Displayed at the 1874 Salon, its technical brilliance in rendering light on Persian carpets and copper vessels cemented its importance as a transitional piece between academic rigor and the emerging Impressionist movement.
When displaying The Citrus Seller in interiors, consider its 45.5 × 34.3 inch dimensions as a statement piece in rooms with 9+ ft ceilings. The painting’s warm amber and terracotta tones harmonize perfectly with bohemian or Moorish-inspired spaces—pair with carved wood furniture, hammered metal accents, and kilim textiles to enhance its exotic charm. For offices, it lends sophistication to executive suites when framed in distressed gold leaf and placed against deep teal or saffron walls. Smaller giclée reproductions work well in breakfast nooks or Mediterranean kitchens, where the citrus motif creates cheerful continuity with fruit bowls or tile backsplashes. The composition’s diagonal fruit arrangement guides furniture placement—position seating at 45-degree angles to mirror its dynamic energy in formal parlors.
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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.
