Figures Playing Cards By Candle Light In An Interior
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean Tassel's Figures Playing Cards By Candle Light In An Interior 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 Tassel's Figures Playing Cards By Candle Light In An Interior (c. 1640s) transports viewers into an intimate, shadow-dappled scene where candlelight flickers across the faces of card players. The painting epitomizes 17th-century French Baroque genre scenes, with its meticulous chiaroscuro and earthy palette echoing Caravaggio’s influence. Tassel, a lesser-known but skilled artist from Langres, masterfully captures the quiet tension of the game—the lean of a figure, the glow on crumpled playing cards—while embedding moral undertones about chance and vice. Though overshadowed by contemporaries like Georges de La Tour, this work holds significance as a transitional piece between Mannerist elegance and Baroque naturalism. The composition’s theatrical intimacy and restrained drama make it a captivating study of light and human interaction.
For modern spaces, this painting’s rich ochres and deep umbers harmonize wonderfully with rustic, traditional, or moody interiors. Hang it in a dimly lit study or a dining room with exposed wood beams to amplify its candlelit warmth. A gilt frame would accentuate its Baroque origins, while a matte black frame would modernize it for an office with leather accents. Ideal for walls adjacent to warm-toned textiles or aged brass lighting, the artwork’s compact size (likely under 24” wide) suits intimate nooks or as part of a salon-style gallery wall. Pair it with terracotta vases or burnt-orange upholstery to echo its earthy palette, transforming any room into a contemplative, Old World retreat.
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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.
