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Realism
Sappho playing the lyre
by Léopold Burthe, 1849
Sappho playing the lyre (1849) is a painting by Léopold Burthe, one of the masters of Realism. The original hangs in the Centre national des arts plastiques.
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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
- Léopold Burthe
- Year
- 1849
- Movement
- Realism
- Original
- Centre national des arts plastiques
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Sappho playing the lyre by Léopold Burthe (1849) depicts Moon, woman, music, poetry, Sappho, suicide. The original hangs in the Centre national des arts plastiques.
Your ArtLogia Sappho playing the lyre is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Realism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Léopold Burthe (1823–1860) was a French painter associated with Realism. Works by Léopold Burthe hang in collections such as the Centre national des arts plastiques.
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
Léopold Burthe (1823–1860)
Léopold Burthe (1823–1860) was a French painter associated with Realism. Works by Léopold Burthe hang in collections such as the Centre national des arts plastiques.
More by Léopold BurtheQuestions
Is this Sappho playing the lyre reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Sappho playing the lyre is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Sappho playing the lyre?
The original by Léopold Burthe (1849) is in the Centre national des arts plastiques. 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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