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Neoclassicism
Marguerite Gérard
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Neoclassicism
The Reader
by Marguerite Gérard, 1817
The Reader (1817) is a painting by Marguerite Gérard, one of the masters of Neoclassicism. The original hangs in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts.
$483$918
- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
- Secure paymentCard, Apple Pay, PayPal
- Custom sizesAdd a note at checkout
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
- Marguerite Gérard
- Year
- 1817
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Original
- Barber Institute of Fine Arts
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Reader by Marguerite Gérard (1817) depicts woman, book, boy, reading, reader. The original hangs in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts.
Your ArtLogia The Reader 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: Marguerite Gérard (1761–1837) was a French painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Marguerite Gérard hang in collections such as the Hermitage Museum and the Department of Paintings of the Louvre.
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
Marguerite Gérard (1761–1837)
Marguerite Gérard (1761–1837) was a French painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Marguerite Gérard hang in collections such as the Hermitage Museum and the Department of Paintings of the Louvre.
More by Marguerite GérardQuestions
Is this The Reader reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Reader is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Reader?
The original by Marguerite Gérard (1817) is in the Barber Institute of Fine Arts. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", 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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