Citylights
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Chas-Laborde's Citylights 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
Step into the luminous world of Citylights by Charles Laborde (1886-1941), where the artist captures the electric pulse of early 20th-century Paris with poetic precision. This striking Art Deco lithograph, created circa 1925, epitomizes Laborde’s mastery of streamlined elegance and urban romanticism. Jagged, geometric skyscrapers pierce a midnight-blue sky, their illuminated windows glowing like scattered diamonds, while stylized figures and vehicles hum with dynamic energy below. As a prominent illustrator and engraver, Laborde translated the Jazz Age’s optimism into graphic modernism, bridging fine art and commercial design. Citylights stands as a quintessential document of interwar modernity, reflecting both the era’s technological awe and its sleek aesthetic codes—placing it alongside Tamara de Lempicka’s portraits or Cassandre’s posters as icons of Deco visual culture.
For contemporary spaces, Citylights brings bold sophistication with versatile decorating potential. Its metallic sheen and cool-toned palette (navy, silver, and charcoal) pair beautifully with mid-century furniture or industrial-inspired lofts, where the artwork’s angular forms can echo exposed beams or minimalist shelving. In a home office, opt for a framed print (ideal at 24"x36") above a walnut desk to energize the room without overwhelming it; the nocturnal theme balances daylight workspaces while reinforcing creativity. For maximalist interiors, amplify its drama with jewel-toned velvets or brass accents. Smaller reproductions (12"x18") work wonders in gallery walls alongside black-and-white photography or abstract lithographs, maintaining cohesion through shared geometric rhythms. Whether as a focal point or part of a curated collection, Citylights transforms walls into portals of timeless metropolitan flair.
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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.
