Esquina
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Alfredo De Simone's Esquina 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
Alfredo De Simone's Esquina (Corner) captures urban solitude through its masterful geometric abstraction. Born in Uruguay and active mid-20th century, De Simone distilled Buenos Aires' architectural energy into rhythmic planes of ochre, slate blue, and creamy white that seem to vibrate against each other. The painting belongs to the Río de la Plata Constructivist movement, which blended European avant-garde rigor with South American urban vitality – think Joaquín Torres-García’s universalism meeting Piet Mondrian’s precision. What sets Esquina apart is its cinematic quality: angular forms suggest sunlight slicing across building facades at golden hour, transforming mundane city geometry into poetic theater. Art historians value it as a rare Latin American work that achieved formal purity without losing cultural specificity, bridging pre-war abstraction and postwar concrete art movements.
For contemporary interiors, Esquina’s balanced asymmetry makes it versatile. Hang it in a minimalist office to animate neutral walls—pair with walnut mid-century furniture to echo its warm undertones, or contrast with matte black shelves for drama. In residential spaces, try positioning it above a low-profile sofa in a reading nook, selecting throw pillows in its earthy palette (burnt sienna, warm gray) to create cohesion. The ideal viewing height is 57-60 inches from floor to centerline—this scale (roughly 24x36 inches) commands attention without overwhelming. For lighting, avoid cool LEDs; opt for 2700K track lights to intensify its golden hues. Surprisingly impactful in kitchens, it harmonizes with terrazzo countertops or ceramic tile backsplashes featuring similar fractured geometries.
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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.
