Marie Therese Louise de Savoie-Carignan (1749-92) Princess of Lamballe
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Carrogis Carmontelle's Marie Therese Louise de Savoie-Carignan (1749-92) Princess of Lamballe 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 exquisite watercolor portrait of Marie Therese Louise de Savoie-Carignan, Princess of Lamballe by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle (1717-1806) captures the fragile elegance of one of Marie Antoinette's closest confidantes. Created circa 1780, Carmontelle's signature style blends delicate Rococo charm with emerging Neoclassical restraint—the Princess appears seated amidst rolling landscapes, her pastel-hued gown and precisely coiffed hair radiating aristocratic refinement. These "portraits-in-a-park" compositions became Carmontelle's trademark, revolutionizing 18th-century portraiture by integrating sitters into imaginary pastoral settings rather than formal interiors. As superintendent of Louis Philippe d'Orléans' private entertainments, Carmontelle documented prominent figures of pre-Revolutionary France, making this work historically significant as both artistic achievement and sociological document of doomed French nobility. The medium's transparency enhances Lamballe's transient beauty—prescient symbolism given her tragic fate during the September Massacres of 1792.
Measuring approximately 9x6 inches (23x15 cm), this intimate artwork would elevate a feminine study or sitting room dressed in Louis XVI-style furnishings. Mount the framed watercolor against celadon green or powder blue walls to echo its delicate palette, accompanied by gilded consoles and bergère chairs for period authenticity. In modern offices, display it within a curated gallery wall featuring other 18th-century prints—positioned near natural light to illuminate its watercolor nuances yet protected from direct sunlight by museum-quality UV glass. Scale conscious placement is key; maintain visual breathing space around its modest dimensions, perhaps anchoring a writing desk ensemble with matching floral motifs in textiles. Its aristocratic romanticism particularly complements spaces featuring French Provincial furniture or collections of miniature portraits, creating dialogue between personal adornment and historical grandeur.
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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.
