Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, her right hand resting on a book
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pier Francesco Cittadini's Portrait of a lady, three-quarter-length, her right hand resting on a book 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
This exquisitely rendered portrait by Pier Francesco Cittadini, a 17th-century Bolognese artist, captures aristocratic elegance through delicate brushwork and luminous color harmony. The three-quarter-length composition presents a refined lady whose poised hand resting on a leather-bound book suggests both intellect and status, while her sumptuous silk gown adorned with pearls reflects Cittadini's characteristic attention to textile details. Created during the Baroque period's golden age of portraiture, the work exemplifies the transition between Mannerist refinement and Baroque vitality - evident in the interplay of cool silvery tones against warm flesh tones. As pupil to Guido Reni's circle and contemporary to Carlo Dolci, Cittadini developed this distinctive hybrid style that made his portraits highly sought after by European nobility, marking him as a significant transitional figure bridging Bologna's academic tradition with aristocratic taste.
For interior spaces seeking cultivated elegance, this portrait commands attention best displayed against Venetian plaster walls in soft dove gray (to echo the painting's cool undertones) or deep Bordeaux paneling (for dramatic contrast). Its ideal viewing height places the lady's gaze slightly above eye level - approximately 60" from floor to center in formal sitting rooms or executive offices. The painting harmonizes beautifully with Louis XIV giltwood furnishings or modern minimalist interiors when paired with brass accents that pick up the golden book edges. Consider flanking it with matching sconces casting 2700K warm light to enhance the pearlescent highlights. The three-quarter scale works perfectly above Chippendale-style credenzas or contemporary console tables, creating an intellectual focal point when combined with curated stacks of art books below. In commercial spaces, it lends academic prestige to law firm libraries or private banking lounges.
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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.
