The Five Senses Smelling
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Robert Bonnart's The Five Senses Smelling 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
Robert Bonnart’s The Five Senses: Smelling (c. late 17th century) is a delicate yet vibrant example of French Rococo and genre painting, capturing the essence of its era with playful elegance. This small-scale work depicts a fashionably dressed woman delicately holding a carnation to her nose, exuding both refinement and sensuality. Bonnart, part of a renowned family of engravers and painters, specialized in scenes of aristocratic leisure, blending meticulous detail with soft, luminous colors. The painting’s intimate scale and lighthearted subject reflect the Rococo movement’s shift away from grand Baroque drama toward private pleasures and decorative charm. Though less celebrated than contemporaries like Watteau, Bonnart’s work offers a valuable glimpse into 18th-century bourgeois tastes, bridging gap between fine art and popular print culture. The floral motif and graceful gesture embody the era’s fascination with transient beauty and sensory delight.
For interior styling, this piece would elevate a powder room, dressing area, or cozy study with its feminine energy. Its muted pinks and ivories pair beautifully with Louis XV-style furniture or modern minimalist spaces seeking a touch of vintage romance. Framed in an ornate gilt or distressed white moulding, the artwork would complement floral wallpapers or soft sage green accents. At approximately 12x16 inches (typical for Bonnart’s works), it suits narrow walls or vanity tables without overwhelming. Group it with botanical prints or other Five Senses series pieces for a thematic salon hang, or let it shine solo beside a vase of fresh roses. In offices, it adds whimsy to creative workspaces—balance its playfulness with structured shelving or matte black finishes for contemporary contrast. The painting’s light palette ensures it brightens low-light corners while maintaining sophistication.
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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.
