Convoitise
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Nicolas Edward Gabe's Convoitise 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
Nicolas Édouard Gabe's Convoitise (1866) epitomizes the allure of French academic painting in the Second Empire era. This meticulously crafted oil painting, bathed in rich chiaroscuro, captures a moment of tense intimacy—a lavishly dressed woman leans toward a mirror, her covetous gaze fixed on her own reflection, while a shadowy male figure lurks behind her. Gabe, a pupil of Thomas Couture, here masterfully blends the precision of Ingres with the dramatic lighting of Caravaggio, creating a psychological tableau that critiques bourgeois vanity and gendered power dynamics. Though lesser-known than his contemporaries like Bouguereau, Convoitise exemplifies the Salon painters' technical prowess and narrative complexity, bridging Romanticism’s emotional intensity with emerging Symbolist undertones. Its rediscovery in recent years has prompted art historians to reassess Gabe’s role in challenging societal norms through opulent visual allegories.
For interiors, Convoitise commands attention as a striking focal point. Ideal for a study or formal sitting room with neoclassical moldings, its 92 x 73cm dimensions demand a wall space flanked by sconces or between floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Pair the painting’s jewel-toned palette—deep emerald greens and crimson velvets—with cognac leather Chesterfields or gilded Louis XVI chairs to amplify its luxurious drama. In contemporary offices, consider juxtaposing it against matte black walls for theatrical contrast, ensuring proper directional lighting to highlight the mirror’s gleam. A minimalist approach would balance its ornate detailing: place it above a sleek console in a high-ceilinged entryway, echoing the mirror motif with metallic decor. Scale replicas (approx. 60x50cm) work well above mantels, while the original’s intensity suits spaces meant to provoke conversation.
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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.
