Partida De Cartas
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Roman Ribera Cirera's Partida De Cartas 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 Card Game (Partida De Cartas) by Catalan painter Romà Ribera i Cirera (1848-1935) immerses viewers in a smoky late 19th-century tavern scene, where three working-class men lean intently over their card game. Painted in 1886 during Ribera's Parisian period, this realist work exemplifies Spanish costumbrismo tradition through its meticulous depiction of wrinkled fabrics, weathered faces, and the grimy ambiance of working-class leisure. The dim oil lighting casts Ribera's characteristic warm golden glow across the scene, highlighting tension in the players' postures while obscuring the shadowy tavern periphery. As a prime example of Spanish genre painting's golden age, the artwork bridges Goya's social observation and Sorolla's luminous realism, with its composition showing clear influence from Degas' café scenes. Though less internationally recognized than his contemporaries, Ribera's works like this are treasured in Catalan collections for their ethnographic precision and emotionally charged storytelling.
For modern interiors, this 80 x 65cm masterpiece commands attention as a statement piece above consoles or dining nooks. Its rich umber and ochre palette pairs elegantly with leather armchairs or walnut wood furnishings in studies or executive offices, where the painting's narrative tension stimulates conversation. In contemporary settings, float-frame it against sage green or burgundy walls to accentuate the warm candlelight tones, with directional gallery lighting to activate the thick impasto brushwork. Smaller spaces benefit from the focused composition by hanging it at eye level (145-150cm), positioned to align with sightlines from seating areas. The gambling theme suits game rooms when paired with vintage card memorabilia, while corporate spaces can reinterpret its focus and strategy metaphors through minimalist steel frames for contrast. Avoid overcrowding the display area—this dramatic scene needs 90cm clearance on either side to let its psychological intensity resonate.
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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.
