The City Of New York
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Charles R. Parsons's The City Of New York 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
Charles R. Parsons' The City of New York is a breathtaking 19th-century lithograph that captures the bustling energy and grandeur of New York Harbor during a pivotal era of urban expansion. Executed with meticulous detail characteristic of the Hudson River School's romantic realism, the work showcases a vibrant waterfront scene—towering masts of clipper ships, steamboats billowing smoke, and the distant skyline framed by golden light. Parsons, a skilled lithographer and painter associated with Currier & Ives, expertly balances industrial progress with natural beauty, making this piece historically significant as both art and documentation of America's maritime golden age. The lithograph reflects the optimism of post-Civil War industrialization while retaining a luminous, almost nostalgic quality that places it among important topographical works of the period—bridging fine art and commercial printing traditions.
For interior styling, this iconic print commands attention as a statement piece in traditional or transitional spaces. Ideal above a mahogany desk in a home study or as a focal point in corporate lobbies, its warm sepia tones and steely blues pair elegantly with leather furnishings, brass accents, and richly stained wood shelves. Opt for a substantial frame (minimum 24x36 inches) with a gilded or black-and-gold liner to honor its historical gravitas, ensuring proper museum-grade UV glass protection given its likely vintage status. Balance the detailed composition by hanging it against solid-colored walls—deep navy or warm taupe would echo its maritime hues. In contemporary settings, juxtapose it with sleek mid-century furniture for an intentional tension between old and new, letting Parsons' masterful rendering of light become the unifying element in the room’s color story.
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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.
