Waiting by the Fountain
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Vittorio Matteo Corcos's Waiting by the Fountain 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
In Vittorio Matteo Corcos’ Waiting by the Fountain (1895), a young woman dressed in an elegant white gown pauses pensively by a rustic stone fountain, her contemplative gaze turned slightly away from the viewer. The lush garden setting, rendered in soft, diffused light, creates an atmosphere of quiet romance and refined leisure—a hallmark of Belle Époque portraiture. Corcos, an Italian painter influenced by both Realism and early Symbolism, captures not just physical likeness but psychological depth, blending meticulous detail with poetic atmosphere. The work exemplifies late-19th-century bourgeois ideals of beauty and introspection, bridging academic precision and emerging modernist sensibilities. Its provenance—displayed at the Venice Biennale and now held in a private collection—underscores its significance as a jewel of Italian fin-de-siècle art, resonating with contemporaries like Boldini yet distinct in its tender, narrative ambiguity.
For interior styling, Waiting by the Fountain lends timeless sophistication to classic or transitional spaces. Its muted palette of ivory, sage green, and terracotta harmonizes with neutral backdrops or earthy tones—pair it with oak furnishings or gilt frames for cohesion. Ideal for a study or formal sitting room, the painting’s suggested size (around 100x150 cm) demands a focal wall, ideally lit by warm, directional lighting to echo its luminous quality. Complement its romantic vibe with floral upholstery or Venetian glass accents, or offset its softness with clean-lined modern furniture for contrast. In offices, it adds serene elegance—place it near a reading nook with a wingback chair and brass fixtures to extend its narrative charm into functional spaces.
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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.
