Antes Del Baile (Before The Ball)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta's Antes Del Baile (Before The Ball) 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
Raimundo de Madrazo y Garreta's Antes Del Baile (Before The Ball) captures an exquisite moment of anticipation, portraying an elegant young woman adjusting her glove while reflected in a lavish gilt mirror. Painted in 1885, this masterpiece exemplifies the artist's virtuosic realism and refined Rococo revival style, showcasing his mastery of texture—from the luminous satin gown to the delicate ostrich-feather fan. As part of Madrid's aristocratic Madrazo artistic dynasty, Raimundo perfected tableautin (small-scale society portraits), blending 18th-century French elegance with modern precision. The work's intimacy and psychological depth—seen in the subject’s sidelong gaze—place it among Spain’s finest contributions to 19th-century European salon painting, bridging Romanticism and Belle Époque sophistication.
For interior styling, this painting’s opulent yet restrained palette of ivory, gold, and blush pink makes it ideal for enhancing formal spaces like a sitting room or executive office. Choose a gilded Rococo-style frame to amplify its antique grandeur, and hang it at eye level (the original 65 × 54 cm size demands close viewing) beside velvet furnishings or a neoclassical console table. Complement its warm tones with jewel-toned accents—emerald green or sapphire blue upholstery—while maintaining subdued wall colors (taupe or soft gray) to avoid visual competition. In corporate settings, pair it with Art Deco brass lighting to underscore timeless luxury, ensuring the artwork remains the focal point without overwhelming contemporary décor.
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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.
