La Lettre
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Louis Leopold Boilly's La Lettre 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
In "La Lettre" (The Letter), Louis Léopold Boilly (1761–1845) masterfully captures an intimate moment of 19th-century bourgeois life with his signature precision and charm. Painted around 1820 during the Bourbon Restoration period, this oil-on-canvas work exemplifies Boilly’s meticulous genre scenes that documented Parisian society. The composition reveals a young woman engrossed in reading a letter, her delicate features illuminated by soft daylight—a hallmark of Boilly’s ability to blend Neoclassical refinement with proto-Realist observation. Though less politically charged than his early satirical works, "La Lettre" demonstrates his enduring fascination with human interaction and emotional nuance. As part of Boilly’s prolific output (over 5,000 works), this painting holds particular significance for bridging the Enlightenment’s moral narratives and the emerging modernity of French genre painting, influencing later Realists like Courbet.
When displaying "La Lettre" in contemporary interiors, its 41 × 32 cm dimensions (typical for Boilly’s cabinet paintings) make it ideal for creating an elegant focal point in private studies or formal sitting rooms. Frame it in a slender gilt Louis XVI-style moulding to echo its Napoleonic-era origins, or opt for a matte black gallery frame for modern juxtaposition. The painting’s warm umber and ochre palette pairs beautifully with rich textiles like velvet or silk in complementary shades of taupe or duck-egg blue. Hang it at eye level (approximately 145–150 cm from the floor) near a reading nook with a bergère chair and brass-accented lamp to amplify its intellectual atmosphere. In minimalist offices, the work’s narrative depth can balance sleek furniture, while its scale ensures it won’t overwhelm smaller spaces—a testament to Boilly’s enduring appeal in both art history and interior design.
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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.
