La Fuite En Egypte (la Nuit)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean-Leon Gerome's La Fuite En Egypte (la Nuit) 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-Léon Gérôme's La Fuite en Égypte (la Nuit) is a mesmerizing nocturnal scene that captures the Holy Family's flight into Egypt with haunting beauty. Bathed in silvery moonlight, the composition exudes both serenity and quiet tension—Joseph leads the way with a lantern's flickering glow, while Mary cradles the infant Jesus atop a donkey, their figures softly illuminated against a vast, star-dappled sky. Painted in 1897, this work exemplifies Gérôme's academic precision and Orientalist fascination, blending biblical narrative with Near Eastern details like the architecture and costumes. Though less studied than his grand historical scenes, this intimate nocturne reveals his mastery of light and atmosphere, bridging 19th-century Academicism and the emerging Symbolist movement. Its poetic realism makes it a unique pivot in his oeuvre and a quiet gem of religious art.
For a study or sitting room, La Fuite en Égypte would lend timeless elegance. Its muted blues and warm lantern light pair beautifully with richly textured furnishings—think walnut bookshelves, a leather Chesterfield sofa, or a vintage Moroccan rug to echo its Orientalist touches. Choose a gilded or dark wood frame to enhance its classical gravitas, and hang it as a focal point above a console table with brass accents. At 60x80cm (or similar moderate scale), it suits intimate spaces without overwhelming; offset its cool tones with cream walls or warm taupe drapes. In a minimalist office, its spiritual calm balances modern lines—flank it with symmetrical sconces to amplify the moonlight effect, letting the painting’s quiet drama anchor the room.
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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.
