The Card Game
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Joaquin Agrasot y Juan's The Card Game 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
With vibrant brushstrokes that capture the spontaneity of daily life, The Card Game by Spanish realist Joaquín Agrasot y Juan (1836–1919) immerses viewers in a moment of rustic charm. Painted in the late 19th century during Spain’s costumbrismo movement, the work exemplifies Agrasot’s mastery in depicting genre scenes with ethnographic precision and warm humanity. Set against a sunlit countryside backdrop, the painting unfolds as a lively vignette of peasants engrossed in a card game—their expressive faces and animated gestures rendered with rich textures and a earthy, naturalistic palette. Though less widely known than his contemporary Sorolla, Agrasot’s oeuvre holds significance for its bridge between traditional Spanish realism and emerging Impressionist influences, offering a candid glimpse into rural Valencian culture. Today, the painting is celebrated for its narrative vitality and technical finesse, often displayed in Spanish collections like the Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia.
For interiors seeking warmth and Old World character, The Card Game makes a compelling focal point. Ideal for a study, dining room, or cozy lounge, its earthy tones of ochre and umber pair beautifully with wooden furniture, leather accents, or wrought-iron details. Consider hanging it at eye level in a space with ample natural light or soft, golden-hued artificial lighting to amplify its rustic warmth. A medium-to-large format (24"x36" or similar) would balance detail visibility and intimacy, while a giltwood or distressed frame would enhance its traditional appeal. For contemporary juxtaposition, place it alongside minimalist decor to let its narrative richness shine, or group it with other 19th-century genre scenes for a curated gallery wall. The painting’s lively composition also subtly energizes workspaces, sparking conviviality in offices or creative studios.
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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.
