After the ball
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ramon Casas's After the 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
Ramon Casas's After the Ball (1895) captures the melancholic elegance of Barcelona's bourgeoisie at the turn of the century. This large-format oil painting depicts a tired woman slumped in an armchair still wearing her evening gown, gloves discarded beside her—a poignant commentary on societal expectations and personal exhaustion beneath glittering surfaces. Rich textures—the satin dress, velvet chair, and brocade wallpaper—demonstrate Casas's mastery of realism and symbolism, bridging 19th-century academic traditions with modernist sensibility. As a prominent member of Els Quatre Gats artistic circle, Casas's work pioneered Modernisme Català, making this painting culturally significant both as social critique and technical achievement. The theatrical lighting—highlighting her bare shoulders against encroaching shadows—creates psychological depth far beyond mere genre scene.
For contemporary spaces, After the Ball commands attention best in refined environments needing emotional resonance. Consider hanging opposite a window in a dimly lit study or lounge—its gold-framed grandeur balanced by matte charcoal walls (mimicking the original Salon-style exhibition). The painting's dominant burgundy and cream palette pairs effortlessly with Chesterfield sofas or mid-century walnut furniture. At 163×114cm, it demands ample wall space; position eye-level leaning against stacked bookshelves for an artist’s-atelier vibe or centerpiece above a marble fireplace mantel. Echo the gown's shimmer with metallic accents—brass desk lamps or mercury glass vases—while replicating the moody ambiance through warm 2700K lighting. In corporate settings, its narrative depth suits executive offices or boutique hotel lobbies cultivating sophistication tinged with wistfulness.
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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.
