Reproduction of the painting The meal - Charles Mertens
Every piece is printed to order. Estimated delivery in Europe: posters 5 business days, canvases 8 business days, and framed pieces 12 business days. Canvases are made in France and Germany; our frames are made in Poland. These estimates include production and transit.
Posters, canvases and framing options are available depending on size and destination.
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For orders delivered to an eligible European destination, you can request a return within 30 days of receiving the last item in your order, except for personalised products. Artem Legrand provides a prepaid return label and, where the format requires it, arranges collection at its expense. Contact us before sending the item. Made-to-order production alone does not make an item personalised. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
Have a question about your order? Our team is available Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Write to us at Contact form .
Every piece is printed to order. Estimated delivery in Europe: posters 5 business days, canvases 8 business days, and framed pieces 12 business days. Canvases are made in France and Germany; our frames are made in Poland. These estimates include production and transit.
Posters, canvases and framing options are available depending on size and destination.
A tracking link is emailed to you as soon as the order ships.
For orders delivered to an eligible European destination, you can request a return within 30 days of receiving the last item in your order, except for personalised products. Artem Legrand provides a prepaid return label and, where the format requires it, arranges collection at its expense. Contact us before sending the item. Made-to-order production alone does not make an item personalised. Your statutory rights remain unaffected.
Have a question about your order? Our team is available Monday to Saturday from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Write to us at Contact form .
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The everyday scene reimagined by Charles Mertens
The composition of The Meal captures an intimate moment where light caresses faces and the table, blending warm tones with cooler touches to create a cozy yet lively atmosphere. Precise yet sensitive brushstrokes reveal Charles Mertens' technical mastery, balancing details and suggestion to invite the viewer's eye to move between plates, hands, and expressions. The overall exudes restrained emotion, both familiar and contemplative, where realism becomes poetic through a subtly orchestrated play of contrasts. This art print of The Meal faithfully reproduces the original palette and relief for a striking visual presence.
Charles Mertens, master of intimate realism
Charles Mertens belongs to a pictorial tradition attentive to everyday life and human relationships, drawing inspiration from naturalist realism and genre scene art. Influenced by Belgian and European currents of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he transformed observation into refined composition, making ordinary moments subjects of great pictorial dignity. His works, including The Meal, testify to a keen sense of color, light, and visual storytelling, highlighting the importance of detail without sacrificing overall harmony. The story of his work confirms his role in the evolution of genre painting in Europe.
A decorative acquisition with multiple assets
Ideal for a living room, dining room, office, or bedroom, this art print of The Meal brings warmth and character to any interior with its balance of intimacy and decorative presence. The art print of The Meal offered here emphasizes color fidelity and sharpness of detail, ensuring a finish that enhances the original qualities while remaining durable. Whether you're looking for a focal point for a large room or a centerpiece for a wall collection, this artwork of The Meal easily integrates into both contemporary and classic decor. Treat yourself to a piece that carries history and emotion, designed to last and enrich your daily life.
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Every piece is printed to order. Estimated delivery in Europe: posters 5 business days, canvases 8 business days, and framed pieces 12 business days. Canvases are made in France and Germany; our frames are made in Poland. These estimates include production and transit.
Posters, canvases and framing options are available depending on size and destination.
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Our frames measure 1.7 cm on each side. For a 40x60 cm painting, the total framed size is therefore 43.4 x 63.4 cm.
Canvas 100% polyester (285 g/m²), UV-resistant and solvent-free inks, safe for children and allergy sufferers. The canvases are mounted on a 2 cm thick wooden frame (4 cm for very large formats).
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