Turning Back For A Moment
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lucien Levy-Dhurmer's Turning Back For A Moment 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
Lucien Lévy-Dhurmer's Turning Back For A Moment (c. 1910) exemplifies the mystical allure of Symbolism intertwined with Art Nouveau’s flowing lines. Depicting a contemplative figure bathed in soft golden light amidst a dreamlike landscape, the painting exudes a meditative quietude—almost as if time itself pauses in reverence. Lévy-Dhurmer masterfully blends hazy brushwork with meticulous detailing, particularly in the figure’s delicate features and the ethereal play of misty blues and warm ochres. As a lesser-known but pivotal figure bridging late-19th-century Symbolism and early Modernism, his work reflects influences from Gustave Moreau’s enigmatic narratives and Whistler’s tonal harmonies. Though not as widely reproduced as Klimt’s gilded portraits, Turning Back For A Moment holds significance for its poetic embodiment of fin-de-siècle introspection—a visual ode to transient beauty and spiritual longing.
For interiors, this painting’s subdued palette and introspective mood crave a harmonious setting. Ideal above a minimalist chaise longue in a study or as a focal point in a serene bedroom, its muted blues and golds pair elegantly with walnut wood tones or brushed brass accents. Choose a mid-sized frame (original dimensions approx. 65 x 50 cm) in oxidized silver or a slim gilt finish to echo its antique charm without overpowering smaller spaces. In offices, it lends sophistication to spaces with streamlined Art Deco furniture or organic Modernist pieces—balance its dreamy quality with structured elements like angular bookshelves. Layer textiles in cashmere or linen to mirror its tactile softness, and avoid harsh lighting; diffused warm LEDs will amplify its glowing atmosphere while maintaining cohesion with earthy or jewel-toned walls.
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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.
