La Scarpatta
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lino Selvatico's La Scarpatta 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
"La Scarpatta" by Lino Selvatico (1872-1924) is a quintessential example of Venetian genre painting from the late Belle Époque period. The oil painting captures an intimate domestic moment with warm luminosity, depicting a young woman carefully tying her shoe ribbon - a fleeting gesture transformed into poetry through Selvatico's delicate brushwork. The artist, trained at Venice's Accademia di Belle Arti, masterfully blends Venetian tonal traditions with emerging Impressionist light effects, creating a harmonious balance between formal composition and spontaneous realism. Typical of Selvatico's mature period (circa 1900s), the work exemplifies his signature "intimismo" style that documented bourgeois leisure moments with psychological depth. Though lesser-known internationally than his contemporary Boldini, Selvatico's works became important documents of fin-de-siècle Venetian society, bridging academic traditions and modern sensibility.
For interior styling, "La Scarpatta" works beautifully in dressing rooms or private studies where its feminine elegance and subdued palette (dominated by creamy whites, powdery pinks and muted golds) can shine. Consider hanging it in a gilded Rococo revival frame to enhance its period charm, or opt for a minimalist dark wood frame for contemporary contrast. The medium size (typically around 60x80cm for Selvatico's works) suits above a vanity table or as part of a salon-style grouping with other Venetian school pieces. Pair with velvet upholstery in mauve or sage green to echo the painting's subtle secondary tones, and supplement with Murano glass lamps to reinforce Venetian craftsmanship connections. In offices, it lends soft sophistication to reception lounges - particularly effective when positioned opposite large windows to mirror the painting's natural luminosity.
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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.
