Chevaux s'Abreuvant dans la Seine Derriere Notre Dame
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jules Jacques Veyrassat's Chevaux s'Abreuvant dans la Seine Derriere Notre Dame 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 tranquil scene depicted in Jules Jacques Veyrassat's "Chevaux s'Abreuvant dans la Seine Derriere Notre Dame" transports viewers to 19th-century Paris, where working horses pause to drink from the Seine against the iconic backdrop of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Painted circa 1877 during the height of Veyrassat's career, this oil on canvas masterpiece exemplifies the artist's celebrated ability to render equine subjects with remarkable anatomical precision while capturing atmospheric effects of light and water. As a prominent animalier painter of the Barbizon School tradition, Veyrassat bridges academic precision with emerging plein-air sensibilities, his work occupying an important transitional position between Romanticism and Impressionism. The painting's harmonious composition, where the muscular horses form diagonal rhythms leading the eye toward the Gothic spires, demonstrates Veyrassat's mastery of balancing detailed realism with poetic mood.
For interior decoration, this painting would create an elegant focal point in traditional or transitional spaces measuring at least 12 feet across, given its common museum reproduction size around 24×36 inches. The earthy palette of ochres, umbers and soft greys complements wooden furnishings and neutral walls beautifully, while the shimmering water reflections introduce subtle movement to formal spaces. A matte gold frame would honor its period authenticity when displayed in professional offices or residential libraries. Position the artwork at seated eye level (about 57 inches from floor to center) near leather Chesterfield seating or antique writing desks to enhance the intellectual sophistication. Smaller giclée reproductions could integrate effectively into Parisian-themed dining rooms when paired with wrought iron accents and textured linen fabrics that echo the horses' tactile coats. Avoid high-gloss finishes that would compete with the painting's naturalistic luminosity.
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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.
