New York Ii, Circa 1916
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Albert Gleizes's New York Ii, Circa 1916 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
Albert Gleizes’ New York II, Circa 1916 is a striking example of early Cubist abstraction, pulsating with the dynamic energy of modern urban life. Painted during Gleizes’ wartime stay in New York, the work reflects the city’s towering skyscrapers and fragmented rhythms through geometric planes, overlapping forms, and a subdued yet vibrant palette of blues, ochres, and grays. As a co-founder of Cubism alongside giants like Picasso and Braque, Gleizes infused this piece with both the movement’s intellectual rigor and his own lyrical sensibility. The painting’s interplay of angular shapes and fluid motion captures the tension between industrialization and human movement—a theme central to early 20th-century avant-garde art. Today, it stands as a bridge between European Cubism and American modernism, marking a pivotal moment when transatlantic artistic dialogues began reshaping modern art.
For decorating with New York II, consider its bold geometry and muted tones as anchors for a sophisticated, modern space. In a minimalist office, a large-scale reproduction (ideally around 36x48 inches) would command attention above a mid-century desk, its angular forms echoed in sleek furniture like Eames chairs or a Bauhaus-inspired shelving unit. The painting’s blues and ochres pair elegantly with warm walnut woods or cool concrete walls. In a living room, layer its aesthetic with textured rugs in taupe or slate, and balance its abstraction with organic shapes—a sculptural floor lamp or a potted fiddle-leaf fig. Avoid cluttering the space; let the artwork’s Cubist energy breathe by keeping surrounding decor intentional and subdued.
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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.
