Times Square
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Adriaan Lubbers's Times Square into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Times Square by Adriaan Lubbers captures the electrifying pulse of 1920s New York through bold geometry and charged contrasts. Painted in 1925, this modernist masterpiece layers angular skyscrapers against swirling crowds, blending Cubist fragmentation with the dynamism of Futurism. Lubbers, a Dutch artist influenced by his New York sojourn, distilled the square’s neon glow into intersecting planes of cadmium red, chrome yellow, and indigo—colors that seem to vibrate against the graphite-gray city grid. The composition’s tilted perspective mirrors the disorienting energy of Jazz Age urbanism, while its hybrid style bridges European avant-garde theories with American subject matter. Though less renowned than contemporaneous works by Hopper or Stella, Times Square remains pivotal for its transnational modernism, exemplifying how immigrant artists reinterpreted America’s architectural sublime through a European modernist lens.
For contemporary spaces, this painting’s high-contrast palette demands intentional styling. Ideal for a minimalist office or mid-century modern living room, it pairs best with matte black frames and furniture in walnut or bleached oak to temper its chromatic intensity. Position it as a focal point above a low console or behind a desk, ensuring 12–15 feet of viewing distance to appreciate its intricate faceting. Complement its industrial energy with Edison bulb lighting or Brno chairs, while avoiding competing patterns. Scale matters: opt for large-format reproductions (at least 36" wide) to honor its immersive quality, but balance with ample negative wall space. The work’s inherent motion makes it unsuitable for cramped areas—deploy it in transitional zones like loft landings or open-plan dining areas where its rhythmic forms can energize without overwhelming.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
