Place Au Beurre, Quimper
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lucien Simon's Place Au Beurre, Quimper 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 Simon's "Place Au Beurre, Quimper" captures the vibrant essence of everyday life in late 19th to early 20th century Brittany. The painting immerses viewers in Quimper's bustling town square, where the warm glow of shopfronts illuminates cobblestone streets and figures draped in traditional Breton attire. Simon's loose yet deliberate brushwork—characteristic of Post-Impressionism—creates dynamic movement, with expressive daubs of ochre, russet and cobalt blue evoking the atmospheric play of twilight. As a member of the influential Bande Noire artist group, Simon bridged academic precision and modern spontaneity, capturing regional authenticity while pioneering emotive color techniques. This work exemplifies his celebrated "scenes of Breton life" series that helped redefine French provincial painting, now regarded as important documents of cultural heritage preserved in museums like Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper.
When displaying this artwork in interiors, consider its ideal placement as a focal point in residential studies or boutique hotel lobbies where its warm palette can harmonize with cognac leather furnishings and patinated brass accents. The painting's dynamic composition works beautifully scaled as a large statement piece (ideal for walls above 3 meters) or reproduced in smaller formats grouped with black-framed Breton photography for thematic cohesion. Pair with textured linens in burnt orange or slate blue to echo Simon's color scheme, avoiding competing patterns. In contemporary offices, the market scene's energy makes it perfect for creative workspaces when balanced with minimalist furniture—its historical charm subtly elevates modernity without overwhelming sleek designs. Strategic LED frame lighting will enhance the painting's crepuscular glow during evening hours.
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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.
