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Portrait of Dr. C. playing chess with Death
by Remi-Fursy Descarsin, 1793
Portrait of Dr. C. playing chess with Death (1793) is a portrait painting by Remi-Fursy Descarsin, one of the masters of Neoclassicism. The original hangs in the Museum of the French Revolution.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Remi-Fursy Descarsin
- Year
- 1793
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Original
- Museum of the French Revolution
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Portrait of Dr. C. playing chess with Death by Remi-Fursy Descarsin (1793) depicts checkmate. The original hangs in the Museum of the French Revolution.
Your ArtLogia Portrait of Dr. C. playing chess with Death is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Neoclassicism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Remi-Fursy Descarsin (1747–1793) was a French painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Remi-Fursy Descarsin hang in collections such as the Museum of the French Revolution.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Remi-Fursy Descarsin (1747–1793)
Remi-Fursy Descarsin (1747–1793) was a French painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Remi-Fursy Descarsin hang in collections such as the Museum of the French Revolution.
More by Remi-Fursy DescarsinQuestions
Is this Portrait of Dr. C. playing chess with Death reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Portrait of Dr. C. playing chess with Death is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Portrait of Dr. C. playing chess with Death?
The original by Remi-Fursy Descarsin (1793) is in the Museum of the French Revolution. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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