Jeanne Therese Tessier Madame Bontemps
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Carrogis Carmontelle's Jeanne Therese Tessier Madame Bontemps 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
Madame Bontemps’ portrait by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle captivates with its delicate Rococo charm and intimate storytelling. Painted circa 1760–70, this gouache on paper reveals Carmontelle’s mastery as a chronicler of 18th-century French aristocracy. Against a dreamy, verdant backdrop, Jeanne Thérèse Tessier—wife of Louis XVI’s physician—is depicted mid-promenade, her sumptuous pink silk gown fluttering gracefully. Carmontelle’s signature "profile portrait" style blends theatrical composition with botanical precision, capturing both aristocratic leisure and Enlightenment-era naturalism. Unlike formal court portraits, this work exudes spontaneity; the tilted parasol and billowing ribbons suggest movement, while her sideways glance creates playful allure. As part of Carmontelle’s innovative "transparent" rotating portfolio series (later inspiring early animation), this piece bridges Rococo’s whimsy and Neoclassicism’s emerging clarity. Its historical significance lies in documenting Parisian intellectual salons—Madame Bontemps hosted luminaries like Benjamin Franklin—making it a tangible link between art, science, and the Age of Reason.
For interior styling, this artwork thrives in light-filled spaces with refined eclectic tones. Frame it in a slender giltwood border (matching its Rococo origins) against sage green or duck-egg blue walls to echo its garden hues. Ideal for a library or office nook, its 33×21 cm scale pairs beautifully with a Louis XVI-style writing desk and celadon porcelain lamps. The painting’s soft pink palette invites textile accents—consider velvet blush cushions or a muted Aubusson rug. Modern spaces benefit from contrast: display it alongside minimalist black-and-white photography for dialogue between eras. In dining rooms, its arboreal background complements botanical china displays, while its intimate size suits gallery walls among smaller Enlightenment-era engravings. Avoid overpowering its delicacy—position it at eye level with directional lighting to enhance Carmontelle’s luminous gouache technique, creating a focal point that whispers rather than shouts aristocratic elegance.
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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.
