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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Hector Leroux's
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. -
Original Description
The Broken Pitcher (La Cruche Cassée), painted in 1864 by French academic artist Louis Hector Leroux, is a masterful example of 19th-century neoclassical romanticism. This evocative oil painting depicts a melancholic young woman in an idyllic countryside setting, her classical drapery and downcast eyes framing the symbolic broken pitcher at her feet. The work exemplifies Leroux’s meticulous technique—a harmonious blend of Ingres-like precision in figure rendering with soft, Corot-inspired landscape treatment. Initially exhibited at the Paris Salon (where Leroux won medals in 1863 and 1868), this allegory of lost innocence became emblematic of the Academic tradition’s narrative depth. Its popularity helped establish Leroux’s reputation alongside contemporaries like Bouguereau, though with distinctive archaeological accuracy from his studies at the French Academy in Rome. The painting’s delicate interplay between idealized beauty and subtle emotional tension marks an important transition from strict Neoclassicism toward more lyrical Romantic expressions.
For interior settings, La Cruche Cassée’s muted earth tones (ochres, sage greens) make it ideal for spaces with natural materials like oak flooring or linen upholstery. In home decor, display it in a breakfast nook or dressing room with giltwood frames to complement its classical气质. Offices benefit from its contemplative mood—position it near seating areas in consulting rooms or executive suites, optimally at eye-level in its original 98 x 130 cm dimensions or a tasteful 60% scale reproduction. Pair with Second Empire furniture or contemporary minimalist designs where its warm palette can balance steel/glass elements. Lighting should be diffused (2700-3000K) to accentuate the subtle gradations in the maiden’s pearl-toned skin and the verdant background. For modern eclecticism, juxtapose it with matte black accents or terracotta pottery echoing the vessel’s earthy red fragments.
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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.
