Molly's Ball Dress
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kate Perugini's Molly's Ball Dress 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
Molly's Ball Dress by Kate Perugini (1840-1926) is a charming late-Victorian portrait that captures the elegant innocence of a young woman in a delicate pink dress. The subject, whose thoughtful expression suggests both anticipation and poise, stands with one hand gracefully resting on her hip while clutching a folded fan in the other. Daughter of Charles Dickens and trained under John Everett Millais, Perugini combines the soft brushwork of Romanticism with the detailed observation characteristic of 19th-century academic painting. The rich pink gown contrasted against the muted brown background creates an intimate, almost theatrical effect. Though less famous than her Pre-Raphaelite contemporaries, this 1892 work illustrates Perugini’s refined understanding of femininity and fashion, particularly in its careful rendering of silk textures and lace details—qualities that make it an important testament to late-Victorian portraiture.
For spaces seeking refined vintage character, this painting would elevate a dressing room, bedroom alcove, or boutique hotel lobby. The dress’s blushed pink hues pair beautifully with muted sage greens or champagne gold accents in upholstery. Consider displaying it in an ornate gilt frame (echoing the fan’s gold details) on a softly lit wall, ideally in a vertical space that accommodates its portrait orientation. Lean into its intimate scale (likely under 24” tall) by hanging it at eye level in a reading nook or above a velvet chaise lounge. In offices, it could inspire creative atmospheres—try grouping it with botanical illustrations and other 19th-century works for an eclectic gallery wall that balances femininity with gravitas. The subdued background ensures versatility for both bold (deep navy walls) and neutral (ivory linen) interiors.
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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.
