L'arlequin

Bring the timeless beauty of Maurice Barraud's L'arlequin 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.

L'arlequin by Swiss artist Maurice Barraud (1889-1954) is a captivating jazz-era masterpiece that pulsates with theatrical energy. Painted during Barraud’s mature period in the 1920s-30s when he frequently depicted circus performers, this oil portrait showcases his signature synthesis of New Objectivity’s precise forms and Art Deco’s stylized elegance. A harlequin figure—an enduring symbol of commedia dell’arte—commands the canvas with geometric panache, his diamond-patterned costume rendered in crisp planes of sapphire, emerald, and crimson that seem to refract light like stained glass. The work exemplifies Barraud’s unique position bridging Swiss modernism and Parisian avant-garde, where his crisp draftsmanship and psychological depth distinguished him from purely decorative contemporaries. Today, museums like Musée d’Art et d’Histoire Geneva preserve his works as vital documents of European interwar art, with L'arlequin particularly prized for its dynamic tension between melancholy and joie de vivre—a duality mirroring the Roaring Twenties’ glittering façade over postwar disillusionment.

For interiors, L'arlequin makes a bold statement piece best showcased in spaces craving vibrancy: consider flanking a minimalist white sofa in a Wall Street executive’s office to inject creative energy, or anchoring a Milanese-style dining room with espresso-toned mid-century furniture. Its chromatic brilliance pairs exceptionally with brass accents and navy velvet upholstery, while the angular composition harmonizes with Bauhaus or Art Deco furnishings. A medium-to-large size (recommended 90x120cm reproduction) ensures visibility without overwhelming—ideal hung at eye level in intimate lounges or as a focal point above a credenza. For color continuity, pull the painting’s jewel tones into throw pillows or a Murano glass lamp, balancing its intensity with matte textures like linen curtains or bleached oak floors. In corporate settings, position it where natural light highlights its prismatic patterns, creating animated reflections that evolve throughout the day—a metaphor for creative adaptability inspiring boardrooms or design studios alike.

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.

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.