Lady Playing A Guitar
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ricardo De Los Rios's Lady Playing A Guitar 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 delicate brushstrokes of Ricardo de los Ríos’ Lady Playing A Guitar (1873) transport viewers to an intimate Parisian soirée, where golden candlelight caresses the subject’s rose-tinted satin gown and the polished wood of her guitar. This masterful Academic-style oil painting epitomizes 19th-century Spanish romanticism blended with French elegance, showcasing de los Ríos’ training under Léon Bonnat and his fascination with musical subjects. The work’s historical significance lies in its rare fusion of Spanish emotional intensity with Paris Salon refinement—capturing the fleeting moment when a musician leans into a melodic phrase, her downturned eyes suggesting artistic reverie. As part of Spain’s costumbrismo tradition that documented bourgeois leisure, yet executed with French technical precision, the painting represents a fascinating cultural crossroads in European art history.
For contemporary interiors, this 24 x 18 inch artwork thrives in transitional spaces where classic elegance meets modern comfort. Frame it in a distressed gold-leaf molding for a Parisian apartment aesthetic, or opt for matte black for striking contrast in minimalist offices. The painting’s dominant blush and amber tones pair exceptionally with Farrow & Ball’s Setting Plaster walls or deep teal accents like Sherwin-Williams’ Rainstorm. Hang it vertically above a escritoire or console table to echo the composition’s intimate scale, ideally illuminated by 2700K LED picture lights. In music rooms or libraries, layer it with brass candlesticks and velvet textiles to amplify its warm chiaroscuro, while modern galleries might juxtapose it against raw concrete walls for dramatic tension. The guitar’s curvature invites organic decor pairings—consider placing a live-edge walnut side table beneath to mirror its flowing lines.
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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.
