Self-Portrait with a Friend
The painting represents two bust figures on a dark background; Raphael is described here in the scene behind a friend whose identity is not certain; the artist, the background, occupying the left part of the painting, places his left hand on the shoulder of his friend while looking at the spectator. The second character, occupying the central space with a twisting movement of the neck, turns towards the artist to look at him; he points his index finger at the viewer as if to show something or someone, his left hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
Description
Raphael
Original artwork details
Current location: Musée du Louvre
Original size: 39 x 32.7 in (99 x 83 cm)
Date created: 1519
Art movement: Renaissance
Painting and Framing
Our Painting Process
Hand-Painted
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Materials
We use the best oil paints (Winsor & Newton or Grumbacher). All our canvases are made of 100% cotton, and have been double-coated with acid-free sizing and gesso primer.
Stretching & Framing
Ready to hang
Our stretcher frames are built using premium-quality kiln-dried wood to ensure a solid & sturdy foundation. Our canvas stretchings are done by hand, utilizing the same traditional method employed by artists for hundreds of years. We're committed to providing gallery wraps fastened without tapes, glues, or any other chemicals, thus helping to preserve your artwork well into the future.
Rolled canvas
Unframed rolled canvas orders will arrive rolled inside a protective tube with an extra 1.5" white canvas on all sides so you can easily frame it locally.
Process
1/ Review
We will share photographs of the complete work and request your feedback. Any requested revisions can be added.
2/ Approve
Once the painting has met your satisfaction, we will ask you to do a final approval.
3/ Ship
We will stretch (if you opt for stretching), pack, and deliver the art to you in 3 to 10 days.
Shipping and Returns
Returns
Each artwork is painted to order just for you in the size of your choice. That means we are unable to accept returns or exchanges. We can also not make any changes or cancellations to orders after 48 hours.
If your new artwork arrives in anything other than perfect condition for any reason, please let us know, and we will repair or replace the piece!
Shipping
Due to extremely high demand each piece can take between 2 to 6 weeks to paint, frame and ship. You'll receive a FedEx tracking number from us as soon as it's in the mail so you can keep an eye on things.
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