Bal de la ville de Paris
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of William Parrott's Bal de la ville de Paris 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 Bal de la ville de Paris by William Parrott captures a lively mid-19th century Parisian ballroom scene, radiating elegance and merriment through its meticulous attention to fashion, architecture, and social interaction. Painted around 1845, Parrott—a lesser-known but skilled British artist—depicts figures adorned in luxurious Empire-style gowns and tailored evening wear, illuminated by the warm glow of chandeliers. Richly textured fabrics and dynamic poses convey a sense of movement and aristocratic sophistication, blending Romanticism’s emotional vividness with the documentary precision of genre painting. Though Parrott remains overshadowed by contemporaries like Winterhalter, this work offers valuable insight into bourgeois leisure culture during Louis-Philippe’s reign. Its historical accuracy and atmospheric charm make it a compelling visual record of Paris’s golden age of ballroom society, bridging the gap between academic tradition and emerging realism.
For interior decor, this painting thrives in spaces evoking classic opulence or historical charm. Hang it in a formal dining room or office library, framed in ornate gold or neoclassical black to harmonize with its period details. Ideal wall colors include deep emerald, burgundy, or warm cream to complement the artwork’s rich reds and gilded accents. A medium-large size (approx. 24x36 inches) ensures visibility without overwhelming smaller rooms. Pair it with velvet furnishings, brass lighting, or mirrored surfaces to amplify its grandeur, while minimalist spaces may use it as a striking focal point against neutral tones. Avoid clashing with bold modern art; instead, let its narrative elegance anchor a curated, timeless aesthetic—perfect for those seeking refined nostalgia or Parisian-inspired flair.
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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.
