Before The Masked Ball
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ulisse Caputo's Before The Masked 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
Ulisse Caputo's Before The Masked Ball (1913) captures a moment of anticipatory elegance, where figures adorned in lavish Venetian costumes prepare for a night of mystery and revelry. The painting exudes a theatrical atmosphere, with rich fabrics, intricate masks, and soft candlelight creating a dreamlike vignette of Belle Époque decadence. Caputo, an Italian artist influenced by Academic and Impressionist styles, masterfully balances realistic detail with loose, expressive brushwork—particularly in the play of light on satin and lace. Set against the backdrop of Venice's enduring carnival culture, this work reflects early 20th-century nostalgia for historical pageantry while showcasing transitional techniques between traditional and modern approaches. Though less known than contemporaries like Boldini, Caputo's genre scenes offer valuable insight into European society's fascination with costume and performance during this era.
For interior spaces, this painting’s warm gold and crimson palette would harmonize beautifully in a study or formal dining room, ideally paired with burgundy velvet furnishings or gilded mirror frames. Its narrative richness suits spaces meant for conversation—consider hanging it above a fireplace or as part of a salon-style arrangement with smaller 19th-century portraits. The ideal viewing distance suggests a midsize wall (the original measures 99x79cm); reproduce it at a similar scale to preserve the intimate, immersive quality. In offices, it could inspire creative environments when juxtaposed with Art Nouveau accents or dark wood furniture. For balance, avoid competing patterns in textiles—opt for solid-color drapes in emerald or taupe to let the costumes’ details shine. A directional picture light would enhance its candlelit glow, echoing the painting’s own luminous drama.
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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.
