Faces
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Hugo Scheiber's Faces 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
Hugo Scheiber's Faces is a striking expressionist work that pulsates with raw emotional energy, capturing the psychological intensity characteristic of early 20th-century Central European modernism. Painted in the 1920s during Scheiber's involvement with Berlin's avant-garde circles, the artwork exemplifies his signature style - distorted, mask-like faces emerging from tumultuous brushstrokes that oscillate between figurative representation and abstract emotion. The composition throbs with an almost musical rhythm, its chromatic contrasts of deep umbers and strident reds recalling both German Expressionism and Hungarian Activism movements. As one of the few Hungarian artists exhibited alongside Kandinsky and Chagall at Herwarth Walden's legendary Der Sturm Gallery, Scheiber's works like Faces represent a vital bridge between Eastern and Western European avant-garde traditions. The painting's psychological depth and formal innovation mark it as a significant, though often overlooked, contribution to interwar expressionism.
For contemporary spaces, Faces commands attention as a dramatic focal point best displayed in minimalist environments with ample breathing room. Ideal for a loft-style living room or creative studio, the artwork's emotional intensity benefits from placement against light neutral walls (warm greys or oatmeal tones) to offset its chromatic vigor without competing. Consider pairing with mid-century modern furniture featuring clean lines and rich wood tones that echo the painting's earthy palette. In a corporate setting, the 80x60cm version could energize a CEO's office or reception area when complemented by cognac leather furnishings and matte black accents. Smaller study-sized reproductions (40x30cm) work wonderfully in gallery walls when grouped with schematics or Bauhaus-inspired prints. Lighting should be directional but diffused - track lighting at 30-degree angles or a picture light with 2700K bulbs will intensify the work's textural drama without glare.
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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.
