A carnival on the Boulevard du Crime 1832
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Leopold Boilly's A carnival on the Boulevard du Crime 1832 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
Louis Leopold Boilly's A Carnival on the Boulevard du Crime (1832) captures the electric energy of early 19th-century Parisian street life with remarkable vivacity. The painting depicts a bustling carnival scene along the infamous Boulevard du Temple—nicknamed "Boulevard du Crime" for its popular crime-themed melodramas. Boilly, a master of genre painting, employs precise brushwork and keen observation to render a lively cross-section of society: revelers in bright costumes, street performers, and curious onlookers mingle under a canopy of flickering lanterns. His composition balances chaos and harmony, using diagonal lines to guide the viewer’s eye through the dynamic crowd. This work exemplifies Boilly’s transition from Rococo-influenced intimacy to a more expansive, Romantic fascination with urban spectacle. Historically, it offers a rare glimpse into Paris before Haussmann’s renovations, cementing its importance as both a social document and a testament to Boilly’s skill in capturing the pulse of his era.
For interior decoration, this painting’s vivacious spirit and rich historical narrative make it ideal for energizing a lively dining room or creative workspace. Its ideal scale (approximately 35 x 45 cm) suits placement above a console table or as part of a salon-style gallery wall, paired with gilded Baroque frames to enhance its 19th-century charm. The warm palette of crimson, gold, and earthy tones harmonizes beautifully with deep jewel-toned walls or velvet upholstery, while the bustling scene invites contrast with minimalist furniture to avoid visual overload. In an office, it could inspire creativity alongside wrought-iron accents and vintage desk accessories. For larger spaces, a high-quality reproduction blown up to statement size (around 90 cm wide) becomes a dramatic focal point—just ensure ample lighting to accentuate Boilly’s intricate details and the painting’s inherent theatricality.
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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.
