Flirtation
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mariano Alonso Perez's Flirtation 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
Flirtation by Spanish painter Mariano Alonso Pérez (1857–1930) is a luminous example of late 19th-century Romantic genre painting, embodying the era’s fascination with elegance, sentiment, and refined domesticity. The work depicts an intimate yet playful exchange between a well-dressed couple in a lavishly decorated interior, suffused with soft, diffused light that accentuates the delicate fabrics and polished surfaces. Pérez’s precise brushwork and warm palette—dominated by creams, golds, and rose tones—echo the influences of his academic training and Spanish costumbrismo tradition, while the composition’s theatrical staging reveals hints of emerging modernist sensibilities. Though lesser-known today compared to his contemporaries like Fortuny, Pérez’s Flirtation remains a charming artifact of bourgeois idealism, bridging the gap between narrative-driven history painting and the burgeoning intimacy of modern interior scenes.
For interior styling, Flirtation would elevate a formal living room, study, or boutique hotel lounge, particularly in spaces with classical or vintage-inspired decor. Its ideal backdrop includes warm neutrals (taupe, ochre, or dove gray) to amplify the painting’s gilt accents, while furnishings with curved lines—a Louis XVI armchair or a Rococo Revival console—would harmonize with its romantic detailing. The modest size (typical of Pérez’s salon-friendly works, often under 100 cm) suits above a mantel or as part of a gallery wall paired with smaller Gold Frame engravings. Avoid stark modern settings; instead, layer textures like velvet drapery or aged brass lamps to enhance its Old Master glow. For offices, it adds sophistication to reception areas or executive suites, subtly reinforcing themes of diplomacy and human connection.
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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.
