A Rare Group Of Six Lithographs For The Book 'le Livre De La Marquise': La Femme; L'impatient; Rencontre A La Fontaine; Bal Au Monastere; La Lettre; And Diablotins Et Sorcieres
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Konstantin Andreevic Somov's A Rare Group Of Six Lithographs For The Book 'le Livre De La Marquise': La Femme; L'impatient; Rencontre A La Fontaine; Bal Au Monastere; La Lettre; And Diablotins Et Sorcieres 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
Konstantin Andreevich Somov's A Rare Group of Six Lithographs from Le Livre de la Marquise transports viewers to an exquisitely refined world of 18th-century aristocratic decadence and Rococo-inspired fantasy. Created in the early 20th century (1918), these delicate yet subversive lithographs—La Femme; L'impatient; Rencontre à la Fontaine; Bal au Monastère; La Lettre; Diablotins et Sorcières—blend Somov’s signature eroticism, theatrical staging, and meticulous attention to costume detail. A leading figure of Russia’s Mir Iskusstva (World of Art) movement, Somov revived Rococo aesthetics with a Symbolist twist, infusing scenes of courtly romance with whispers of irony and melancholy. The lithographs’ whimsical vignettes—flirtatious encounters, masked balls, and mischievous imps—exude a dreamlike fragility, rendered in soft, precise lines and muted washes of color. Historically significant, these works epitomize Somov’s mastery of graphic arts and his pivotal role in bridging fin-de-siècle decadence with modernist experimentation.
For interiors, these lithographs demand a setting that honors their romantic ambiguity and historical flair. Ideal for a dimly lit study, boudoir, or a collector’s gallery wall, they thrive against deep-hued backdrops—slate blue, burgundy, or charcoal gray—to amplify their delicate contrasts. Frame each piece in slender gilt or blackened oak frames with museum glass to preserve their fragility while enhancing their opulence. Their intimate scale (each approximately 9x12 inches) suits clustered arrangements or a linear display above a Louis XVI-style console or velvet-upholstered settee. Pair with Art Nouveau lamps or Baroque candlesticks to echo their theatricality, but balance the drama with minimalist modern furniture to avoid visual clutter. The lithographs’ muted peach, dove gray, and sepia tones harmonize with soft textiles like raw silk or aged leather, creating a dialogue between past and present.
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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.
