Une Elegante Aux Courses
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Leon Carre's Une Elegante Aux Courses 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
In Léon Carré's Une Élégante aux Courses, the Belle Époque comes alive with effortless sophistication. Painted circa 1900–1910, this delicate watercolor and gouache work captures a fashionable woman at the racetrack—her feathered hat tilted coyly, gloved hands gracefully holding a parasol, exuding the era’s refined leisure. Carré, trained at Paris’ École des Beaux-Arts and influenced by Japonisme, blends Art Nouveau’s flowing lines with Impressionist lightness, creating a dreamlike vignette. Though lesser-known than his Orientalist works, this piece exemplifies his mastery of feminine elegance and atmospheric detail, occupying a charming niche in post-Impressionist society portraiture. The soft washes of blush and ivory against muted greens evoke whispers of Monet’s Women in the Garden, yet Carré’s intimate scale and decorative precision make it uniquely suited for private contemplation.
For interiors, Une Élégante aux Courses thrives in spaces embracing romanticism and subtle glamour. A gilt or whitewashed frame would amplify its vintage charm—ideal above a Louis XVI-style dressing table in a bedroom or within a luxe sitting room layered with velvet upholstery and carved wood accents. Pair it with muted sage or blush walls to harmonize with its palette, ensuring the artwork remains the focal point without overpowering. At approximately 12x16 inches (typical for Carré’s works on paper), it suits smaller walls or curated gallery arrangements alongside period botanical sketches or Art Nouveau mirrors. In offices, position it near seating areas to soften modern minimalism with its timeless grace, bridging 1900s opulence and contemporary elegance through its universal appeal to quiet sophistication.
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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.
