Au Tuileries
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ker Xavier Roussel's Au Tuileries 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
"Au Tuileries" by Ker Xavier Roussel transports viewers into a dreamlike pastoral scene where myth and reality intertwine. Created during the peak of the Nabis movement (1890s), this oil painting embodies the group’s signature decorative symbolism, with flattened perspectives and rhythmic patterns that evoke Japanese woodblock prints. Roussel, a core Nabis member alongside Bonnard and Vuillard, reimagines Paris’ Tuileries Garden as an Arcadian paradise, where ethereal figures blend with lush foliage under a dappled light. The work’s poetic ambiguity—hovering between observation and imagination—exemplifies Post-Impressionism’s shift toward emotional resonance over realism. Its historical significance lies in bridging 19th-century symbolism with early modernism, while the emerald and gold palette reveals Roussel’s lifelong fascination with idyllic nature. Now housed in Musée d’Orsay, it remains a touchstone of intimate monumental art.
For decor applications, this masterpiece demands considered placement. Its 81x116cm landscape format suits spacious dining rooms or executive offices—ideally hung at eye level on neutral walls (Farrow & Ball’s "School House White" enhances its vibrancy). Pair with Art Nouveau furniture or contemporary minimalist pieces to let the painting dominate; avoid competing patterns. The dominant greens harmonize beautifully with terracotta accents, brass lighting fixtures, or a deep teal velvet sofa. In daylight spaces, position it opposite windows to amplify its luminosity, or use adjustable gallery lighting for shadow control. For smaller spaces, select a high-quality giclée print at 60% original size, framed in slim gold leaf to echo the painting’s warmth—perfect above a console table with celadon ceramics. The work’s tranquil yet mysterious energy makes it ideal for creative workspaces or meditation corners.
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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.
