Joueuses De Tennis
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Richard Ranft's Joueuses De Tennis 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
Titled Joueuses De Tennis (Tennis Players), this 1899 color lithograph by Swiss artist Richard Ranft captures the breezy elegance of Belle Époque leisure. Two women in flowing white skirts and striped blouses mid-serve create a dynamic diagonal composition, their rakish boater hats and wind-tousled dresses embodying the era’s newfound sporting freedoms. Ranft’s Japonisme-inspired flat planes of color and bold black outlines reveal his affiliation with Art Nouveau printmaking, while the scene’s informal spontaneity nods to Impressionist snapshots of modern life. As part of the L’Estampe Moderne portfolio – a landmark collaborative project celebrating decorative prints as fine art – this work reflects the late 19th-century blurring of "high" and applied arts. Its playful dynamism and technical refinement make it a quintessential example of how post-Impressionist graphic arts celebrated contemporary urban joie de vivre.
For display, consider pairing Joueuses De Tennis with airy, contemporary spaces where its energy can shine. A matte white or pale grey frame (1.5–2" width) would accentuate the lithograph’s soft peach and slate-blue palette without competing, while placement in a sunlit hallway or above a minimalist console table echoes its open-air charm. In offices, hang it near leather-bound books or dark wood furniture to create a refined scholarly contrast with its sporty verve. The ideal print size (roughly 16×20 inches) ensures visibility without overwhelming – perfect for creating a focal point above a sideboard or as part of a salon-style art wall with other art nouveau botanical prints. Its motion-filled lines harmonize beautifully with mid-century modern or Scandinavian décor, while the powder-blue accents in the dresses invite subtle textile repetitions in throw pillows or area rugs.
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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.
