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The Death of Messalina
by Fernand Lematte, 1870
The Death of Messalina (1870) is a painting by Fernand Lematte, one of the masters of Academic Art. The original hangs in the Beaux-Arts de Paris.
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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
- Fernand Lematte
- Year
- 1870
- Movement
- Academic Art
- Original
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Death of Messalina by Fernand Lematte (1870) depicts Claudius, Messalina, Domitia Lepida Minor. The original hangs in the Beaux-Arts de Paris.
Your ArtLogia The Death of Messalina is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Academic Art. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Fernand Lematte (1850–1929) was a French painter associated with Academic Art. Works by Fernand Lematte hang in collections such as the Beaux-Arts de Paris.
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
Fernand Lematte (1850–1929)
Fernand Lematte (1850–1929) was a French painter associated with Academic Art. Works by Fernand Lematte hang in collections such as the Beaux-Arts de Paris.
More by Fernand LematteQuestions
Is this The Death of Messalina reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Death of Messalina is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Death of Messalina?
The original by Fernand Lematte (1870) is in the Beaux-Arts de Paris. 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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