Strassenszene
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's Strassenszene 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
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner's Strassenszene (Street Scene) pulsates with the electric energy of Berlin's pre-WWI modernity. Painted in 1913-14 during German Expressionism's peak, this angular masterpiece depicts fashionable urbanites with mask-like faces compressed within jarring planes of acidic pink, mustard yellow, and emerald green. As a founding member of Die Brücke movement, Kirchner radically distorted perspective to convey metropolitan alienation - tilted sidewalks loom aggressively while figures appear simultaneously flattened and elongated like shattered glass. The work epitomizes Expressionism's rebellion against realism, using hostile colors and fractured forms to mirror societal unease before the Great War’s devastation. Today, its significance as both radical aesthetic innovation and psychological time capsule secures its position as a cornerstone of 20th-century avant-garde collections at museums like MoMA.
For contemporary spaces, Strassenszene commands attention best in modernist interiors with clean geometries - hang opposite floor-to-ceiling windows to echo its vertical tension or above a Le Corbusier chaise longue matching its cadmium accents. The 47.6 x 35.8 inch (121 x 91 cm) composition requires generous wall space; consider flanking with matte black frames to contain its chromatic intensity. In offices, position near charcoal grey furnishings allowing its strident palette to energize without overwhelming. Gallerists often pair it with textural complements like rough-hewn teak consoles or hammered metal lamps reflecting Kirchner’s woodcut influences. For color harmony, introduce deep aubergine upholstery or malachite objets pulling secondary tones from its chaotic surface, transforming urban dissonance into deliberate sophistication.
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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.
