Chevalier Charles Roger de Listenois-Bauffremont
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Carrogis Carmontelle's Chevalier Charles Roger de Listenois-Bauffremont 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
The portrait Chevalier Charles Roger de Listenois-Bauffremont by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle is a delightful example of 18th-century French aristocratic portraiture, radiating charm and refinement. Carmontelle, renowned for his delicate watercolor sketches and role as chronicler of Parisian high society, captures the young chevalier with remarkable vivacity—posed casually yet elegantly against a soft, pastoral backdrop. The work embodies the Rococo spirit with its lightness of touch, playful detailing, and subtle interplay of pastel hues. Historically significant, Carmontelle’s portraits bridge the transition from Rococo frivolity to Neoclassical restraint, offering intimate glimpses into Enlightenment-era sociability. This piece, like his broader oeuvre, serves as both artistic accomplishment and social document, preserving the grace and leisure of pre-Revolutionary France. Its small scale and paper medium enhance its personal, almost conversational quality, making it a treasure among connoisseurs of 18th-century art.
For display, this portrait would elevate a study or lounge with its genteel aesthetic. Position it ideally in a softly lit alcove or above a Louis XVI-style writing desk to reinforce its historical context. The pastel palette—hints of powder blue, peach, and sage—invites harmonious pairings with muted wall colors (think Farrow & Ball’s Pale Powder or Setting Plaster). Given its intimate size (typical of Carmontelle’s works, often under 30 cm), frame it in a slim giltwood or ebonized frame to maintain delicacy without overwhelming adjacent décor. In a modern office, juxtapose it with minimalist furniture to let its Rococo grace shine as a focal point. For thematic cohesion, flank it with botanical engravings or Sèvres porcelain accents to echo its aristocratic charm. Whether in a traditional library or a contemporary space seeking a touch of historical nuance, this portrait infuses sophistication without formality.
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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.
