Parizsi Utcakep
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Antal Berkes's Parizsi Utcakep 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
Antal Berkes' Parizsi Utcakep (Parisian Street Scene) captures the romantic allure of early 20th-century Paris with masterful impressionistic brushwork. Bathed in warm, diffused light, the painting depicts a bustling boulevard—perhaps near Montmartre—where figures in period attire stroll past Haussmann-style buildings, their forms softened by Berkes' signature loose, textural strokes. As a Hungarian painter active 1897-1930s, Berkes belonged to the Nagybánya school, a group fusing French Impressionism with Central European sensibilities. This work exemplifies his mature period (1910s-1920s), when Parisian motifs dominated his oeuvre alongside Hungarian landscapes. Though less internationally recognized than Monet or Pissarro, Berkes' street scenes hold significance in Eastern European art history for their synthesis of post-impressionist color theory and distinctly urban lyricism—a bridge between Parisian avant-garde and Austro-Hungarian academism.
For interior styling, this oil-on-canvas (typically 50x70cm) commands attention in transitional or classic-contemporary spaces. Frame it in a slender gilt or oxidized silver moulding to accentuate its golden-hour palette, ideally hanging at eye level in a well-lit foyer or above a Chesterfield sofa. The painting’s terracotta rooftops and taupe cobblestones pair elegantly with mid-century walnut furniture or velvet upholstery in teal/ochre hues. In offices, it lends cultured sophistication to executive suites when flanked by brass task lamps—avoid competing with busy wallpaper, as Berkes’ intricate brushwork needs visual “breathing room.” For smaller spaces, opt for high-quality giclée reproductions scaled to 60% of the original, maintaining the intimate street-view perspective without overwhelming the room. The scene’s inherent movement makes it ideal for balancing minimalist environments craving warmth and historical resonance.
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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.
