Jules Girardet’s The Love Letter (1856–1938) is a masterful Rococo Revival painting that captures an intimate and playful moment of clandestine romance. Set against the backdrop of an elegantly adorned pavilion, the composition features a young noblewoman gracefully extending a secret letter to a gentleman peering through an ornate oval window. The artist, dressed in opulent 18th-century attire, appears absorbed in painting a silhouette, oblivious to—or perhaps complicit in—the discreet exchange. The scene brims with charm and lighthearted intrigue, emphasized by Girardet’s exquisite attention to fabric, texture, and delicate facial expressions. The interplay of movement, rich colors, and romantic symbolism evokes the spirit of love and courtship in the aristocratic world of the past.
Frame:
Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.
All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.
Print:
For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.
- Simple, elegant design
- Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
- Handmade by specialist picture framers
- FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
- Delivered ready for hanging