A Card Game
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Raffaelo Sorbi's A Card Game 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
Raffaello Sorbi's A Card Game is a captivating 19th-century genre painting that masterfully captures the elegance and intimacy of Italian bourgeois leisure. Set in a sunlit interior, the scene portrays finely dressed figures engrossed in a card game, their expressions and gestures rendered with Sorbi’s characteristic attention to detail and subtle narrative charm. The artwork exemplifies the costume storico style—a Romantic revival of Renaissance and Baroque aesthetics popular in post-unification Italy. Sorbi, trained in Florence under Antonio Ciseri, was celebrated for his ability to blend historical nostalgia with vivid realism, making A Card Game a quintessential example of his oeuvre. While less renowned than his contemporaries like Meissonier, Sorbi’s works hold significance for their cultural commentary on 19th-century Italian society and their technical refinement in depicting textiles, light, and spatial depth.
For interior decor, A Card Game would elevate a study, library, or formal dining room with its warm, narrative-rich ambiance. Ideal for classic or traditional interiors, the painting’s rich burgundies, golds, and earthy tones pair beautifully with dark wood furniture, leather accents, and gilded frames. A medium-to-large size (approx. 24x36 inches) ensures its details shine without overwhelming the space. Hang it as a focal point above a console table or between bookshelves, complemented by soft, directional lighting to enhance its chiaroscuro effects. For a modern twist, juxtapose it with minimalist decor to let its historical charm stand out, or group it with other 19th-century genre works for a curated gallery wall. The scene’s convivial spirit also makes it a subtle yet sophisticated choice for executive offices, suggesting refinement and strategic acumen.
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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.
