Evening on Karl Johan Street
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edvard Munch's Evening on Karl Johan Street 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
Edvard Munch’s Evening on Karl Johan Street (1892) captures a haunting procession of figures along Oslo’s central boulevard, their elongated faces drained of individuality, eyes wide with vacant stares. The crowd advances like spectral shadows under a twilight sky, their dark coats merging into a single, ominous wave. Munch masterfully employs expressionistic distortion—claustrophobic space, acidic yellows, and oppressive blues—to evoke urban alienation, a theme central to his Frieze of Life series. Painted after his radical break from naturalism, this work epitomizes Symbolist angst, foreshadowing German Expressionism. Its psychological intensity and symbolic use of color (note the sickly glow of streetlamps against the darkened facades) cement Munch’s status as a pioneer of modern emotional realism, bridging Van Gogh’s turbulence and Kirchner’s urban dystopias.
For a contemporary space, this painting demands deliberate styling. Ideal for a study or executive office, its vertical format (83.5 × 121 cm) suits narrow walls or as a focal point above a mid-century desk. Frame it in slim, oxidized brass to echo the painting’s sickly gold tones, avoiding ornate styles that clash with its raw emotion. Pair with muted teal or charcoal upholstery to harmonize with the dominant blues, and introduce textured materials—rough linen curtains, matte ceramics—to counterbalance its eerie gloss. In minimalist interiors, let it dominate with ample white space; in maximalist settings, surround it with botanical prints to offset its tension. Optimal lighting: directional warm LEDs at 3000K to replicate the sinister glow of Munch’s streetlamps without washing out the blues.
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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.
