$120.00
A small framed portrait print on canvas, featuring a reproduction of an antique French oil painting of a woman reading. Perfect for vintage library decor, romantic Parisian interiors, and lovers of classic European portrait art.
✷ ARTWORK
Woman Reading by Jacques-Émile Blanche c.1890
Blanche was painting at a time when women in art were often posed to be looked at. Here, the figure is occupied. The book matters more than the viewer. That choice gives the painting a usefulness that still holds up today. It reads as intelligent, calm, and quietly self-possessed rather than decorative. Blanche’s readers are active participants in thought, members of an invisible literary community formed through the act of reading itself.
You can find the companion to this painting here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4439122538
✷ HANDCRAFTED DETAILS
If you’re expecting something lightweight and forgettable, this will probably surprise you. The canvas is archival, the frame is a plaster relief from a mold made from a rare antique frame, and everything is put together by hand. It has a way of settling into a room like it’s been there for years.
• Archival canvas print with satin varnish (museum-quality, fade-resistant).
• Plaster relief frame, hand-poured and finished in a vintage patina. Hydrostone plaster is made from mineral-based materials, not petroleum, and it’s biodegradable instead of persisting like plastic resins.
•Two finishes available: Aged gold, created with a real metal finish applied in the mold for warm, heirloom vibes, or classic black, with pigment mixed directly into the plaster for a deep, matte look that won’t chip or flake.
• At 1.6 lbs, it has a satisfying bit of weight to it and feels solid rather than delicate, with pre-installed hanging hardware so it’s easy to hang.
✷ THOUGHTFUL EXTRAS
Custom gift box with:
• A removable Swiss lithograph art card (early 20th-century, collectible designs. Yours will be chosen at random unless you request a specific one!).
• A picture pin and artist card with painting details.
• Small Ornate or Mini Cove frame option available—just message me!
✷ PERFECT FOR:
• anyone who reads instead of socializing.
• bookworms who consider eye contact optional.
• the friend who always says “just one more chapter.”
• people who alphabetize their books but not their lives.
✷ DIMENSIONS & CARE
• Frame: 7" x 8.5"| Canvas: 3.625" x 5"
• Material: High strength Hydrostone plaster, archival canvas, satin varnish.
• Care: Dust with a soft cloth. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve colors.
✷ SHIPPING
• Made to order (ships in 1- 3 business days).
• U.S. orders: No duties or fees (ships via USPS from Canada).
• Canadian orders: 1–7 business days (Canada Post).
• International orders: 6–12 business days (Canada Post).
• Prohibited: Copying the frame mold for resale.ed.
1-3 business days
I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
Request a cancellation within: 3 days of purchase
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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Feb 14, 2026
beautiful piece i will be purchasing more
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Dec 9, 2025
So beautiful and really pretty in person. The packaging is lovely and thank you so much for sending this so quickly! Love!
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