Game of draughts
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo's Game of draughts 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
Mariano Fortuny y Carbo's "Game of Draughts" (c. 1860) transports viewers to an intimate bourgeois setting, where two elegantly dressed ladies engage in a quiet game of checkers. The painting radiates a warm, golden glow characteristic of Fortuny's detailed Orientalist style, showcasing his mastery in rendering sumptuous textiles and intricate interior spaces. Created during Spain's Romantic period, this work exemplifies Fortuny's transitional style between academic tradition and the emerging fascination with exoticism. The artist's precise brushwork and theatrical lighting became highly influential, foreshadowing his later groundbreaking costume and textile designs that would revolutionize stagecraft. As a key figure in 19th-century Spanish art, Fortuny bridged the gap between historical genre painting and modern sensory experiences, making this work particularly significant in understanding European academic painting's evolution toward more intimate, decorative compositions.
For contemporary interiors, "Game of Draughts" makes an exceptional addition to refined traditional or transitional spaces. Its rich amber and terracotta tones pair beautifully with deep wood paneling or velvet upholstery in emerald or aubergine shades. The painting's ideal display height should place the figurative focal point at eye level (approximately 57-60 inches from floor to center). A gilded frame with neoclassical motifs would complement its period details, while a simpler floater frame suits modern settings. In offices, it lends sophistication to executive suites or lounge areas when paired with antique brass desk accessories and warm task lighting. The intimate scale (original measures approximately 16" × 24") works well above console tables or as part of a salon-style art arrangement, creating visual dialogue with other Orientalist works or still-life paintings sharing its luminous quality and narrative charm.
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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.
