





Self Portrait 3
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Maurice Quentin de La Tour's Self Portrait 3 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
The luminous pastel Self Portrait 3 by Maurice Quentin de La Tour (1704–1788) captures the Rococo master at the height of his technical brilliance. With featherlight strokes, the artist renders his own keen gaze and faint smirk with astonishing vivacity—his powdered wig and lace jabot all but trembling with life. Created around 1751, this work epitomizes 18th-century France’s obsession with elegance and psychological nuance, showcasing La Tour’s unrivaled ability to blend Baroque drama with Rococo delicacy. As a pivotal figure bridging courtly portraiture and Enlightenment individualism, La Tour revolutionized pastel techniques—this very portrait was later copied by Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun, cementing its influence. The soft, powdery hues and theatrical lighting exemplify why Diderot hailed him as "the magician of pastels," while the introspective expression adds rare autobiographical depth for the era.
For contemporary spaces, Self Portrait 3’s warm taupe background and creamy tones make it ideal for studies or formal lounges with Georgian or neoclassical furnishings. Try flanking it with gilded mirrors to amplify its Rococo radiance, or pair it with deep emerald walls for regal contrast—its 58 × 48 cm scale suits above mantels or between bookshelves. In offices, hang it beside modern metallics (like brass desk lamps) to bridge classic and contemporary; the portrait’s intelligent gaze commands authority without severity. Opt for matte frames with subtle cavetto edges to honor its 18th-century origins, or for minimalist settings, float-mount it to highlight La Tour’s masterful sfumato. Avoid fluorescent lighting—warm, directional spots will recreate the candlelit glow La Tour himself might have admired.
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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.