To compare an original painting with its hand-painted replica is more than judging resemblance.
It means capturing the pictorial substance, the intention of the master, and the living atmosphere of the work.
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A faithful copy is not simply a resemblance. It combines several levels: visual accuracy (drawing, proportions, color harmony), technical rigor (layering, glazing, impasto), and interpretive fidelity (restoring lost light, correcting a tone altered by time).
Copying a painting therefore involves simultaneously transposing an image, restoring a material, and recreating an atmosphere.
Once the notion of a faithful copy has been defined, another question arises: can we go as far as being identical?
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A perfectly identical recreation does not exist. Each original bears the marks of time — cracks, color shifts, patina, and signs of restoration.
A faithful reproduction does not imitate these effects of age but rather seeks to restore the artist’s original intention.
For instance, in a Vermeer, the varnish has often yellowed, turning blues into greenish tones.
In my version, I rebuild the original luminosity by layering transparent glazes.
Fidelity, therefore, lies not in copying decay, but in reviving the living spirit of the painting.
Have a project in mind? Let’s discuss it together — I’ll advise you and prepare a tailored quote.
To assess the quality of a hand-painted reproduction, several criteria are essential:
These elements become most evident in my step-by-step painting demonstrations, which show the evolution of a reproduction from initial sketch to final glazing.
❯ Step-by-step painting demonstrations
Recreating Monet, Renoir, or Van Gogh means rediscovering a special energy — rapid brushwork, pure colors, and vibrant light.
Here, fidelity is measured by spontaneity and freshness of execution.
For these artists, you can explore:
• Impressionist painter profiles
• Analyses of their major works
In portraits, every detail matters: the modeling of a face, the sheen of a fabric, the dignity of a heraldic emblem.
Side-by-side comparison reveals not only likeness but also the accuracy of expression — the ability to bring the subject’s presence back to life.
❯ See examples of portrait reproductions and paintings from old photos
In landscapes, fidelity lies in the atmosphere — capturing a season, a fleeting light, a shifting sky.
The goal is to reproduce the same overall impression and emotional resonance as the original.
In works by Raphael, Ingres, or Bouguereau, everything depends on academic precision: exact drawing, balanced composition, and light revealing spirituality.
To copy these masters requires discipline, coherence, and the ability to convey depth of expression.
Read some of analyses of their major works
The challenge in animal subjects lies in texture: the silkiness of fur, the gloss of feathers, the glimmer in an eye.
Comparing original and copy reveals how each brushstroke contributes to restoring the vitality and individuality of the subject.
A printed reproduction is a flat image, without texture or depth.
A hand-painted copy, on the other hand, offers:
By assessing the accuracy of tones, the balance of light, the precision of drawing, and the overall emotional harmony.
Yes. From an old photo or ancestral portrait, I can recreate an oil painting — restoring likeness, ambiance, and sometimes refining details altered by time.
This also aligns with my custom painting projects, where I recreate old photographs as oil portraits.
A true painting shows visible brushwork, palpable texture, and tonal richness impossible to obtain mechanically.
A hand-painted copy has genuine artistic and decorative value — it is unique, lasting, and bears the artist’s personal touch.
The most requested are Impressionist (Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh) and Classical (Raphael, Ingres, Bouguereau) works, as well as family portraits.
The catalogue groups artists available for reproduction into three main categories:
❯ Classical & Renaissance
❯ Impressionist & Modern Figurative
❯ Symbolist & Avant-Garde
Choosing a copyist is not just about price — it’s about assessing quality and artistic sensitivity.
Three key criteria:
• the quality of previous works (preferably visible in high resolution)
• faithfulness to the master’s style and precision in comparison
• direct contact with the artist — ensuring dialogue and personalization
For more on my experience and artistic background, see the About the Artist page.
Hand-painted, oil on canvas.
VAT included, shipping included (up to 150 cm).
For deliveries outside Europe, shipping costs vary depending on the destination and format (for example, around €70–100 for medium sizes, €150–200 for large paintings). A detailed quote will be provided before confirmation.
Longest side — Simple / Complex
55 cm — €440 / €550
62 cm — €520 / €630
70 cm — €630 / €720
80 cm — €720 / €850
100 cm — €850 / €990
116 cm — €1,080 / €1,250
130 cm — €1,350 / €1,550
150 cm — €1,550 / €1,800
175 cm — €1,800 / €2,050
200 cm — €2,050 / €2,300
225 cm — €2,300 / €2,600
250 cm — €2,600 / €2,950
275 cm — €2,950 / €3,350
300 cm — €3,350 / €3,800
Simple: Impressionism and simple subject (Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Modigliani, Girl with a Pearl Earring …)
Complex: Classical painting, detailed subject (Michelangelo, Ingres, Fragonard
Average completion time: around 6 weeks
Condition: The work must belong to the public domain
To explore other aspects of artistic reproduction, you may also visit:
• Painter profiles – reproductions after Vermeer, Klimt, Kandinsky…
• Painting analyses – composition, light, and contrasts
• Step-by-step demonstrations – watch the evolution of a reproduction
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Christian Denéchaud, artiste peintre
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