{"product_id":"betsey-bradley-the-story-book-miniature-oil-painting-of-young-girl-with-her-book","title":"Betsey Bradley “The Story Book” Miniature Oil Painting of Young Girl with her Book","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"362\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eThis enchanting \u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eoil painting\u003c\/strong\u003e by celebrated miniature artist \u003cstrong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"163\"\u003eBetsey Bradley\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates William-Adolphe \u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eBouguereau's\u003c\/strong\u003e beloved \u003cem data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eThe Story Book (Le Livre de Contes)\u003c\/em\u003e of 1877 in exquisite 1:12 scale. A young \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"316\"\u003egolden-haired girl\u003c\/strong\u003e pauses thoughtfully over an ornate storybook, her luminous complexion and gentle expression beautifully rendered in the soft, academic style that made Bouguereau one of the most admired painters of the nineteenth century. Bradley masterfully captures the warmth, innocence, and quiet wonder of childhood, while the \u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"662\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003edistressed gold-leaf wood frame\u003c\/strong\u003e lends the piece the appearance of a treasured heirloom. This refined miniature is perfect for collectors of fine art, portraiture, and elegant European interiors. Display it in a nursery, library, drawing room, or gallery wall filled with classical paintings and cherished books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1585\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOil painting, wood frame\u003cbr data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:12 scale; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2 ½” tall x 2 ⅛” wide\u003cbr data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition\u003cbr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eBetsey Bradley\u003cbr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/collections\/maureen-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Maureen Fukushima Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThis listing includes the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eframed painting shown in the photographs.\u003c\/span\u003e only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betsey Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52315028422930,"sku":null,"price":745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2171\/2146\/files\/20260528_144817.jpg?v=1780111725","url":"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/products\/betsey-bradley-the-story-book-miniature-oil-painting-of-young-girl-with-her-book","provider":"Magpie Miniatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}