Rotterdam Street
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jan De Jong's Rotterdam 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
Jan De Jong's Rotterdam Street is a vibrant modernist cityscape that captures the dynamic energy of postwar Rotterdam through bold geometric shapes and a vivid color palette. Created during the mid-20th century, the painting reflects De Jong's architectural training and his affiliation with the De Groep movement, a Dutch avant-garde collective that embraced functionalism and abstraction. Angular buildings and intersecting planes create a rhythmic composition, while warm ochres, deep blues, and crisp whites evoke both industrial resilience and urban optimism. The work exemplifies the transitional period in Dutch modernism, blending Cubist fragmentation with a distinctly Northern European clarity—bridging early abstraction and the later Nieuwe Zakelijkheid (New Objectivity) movement. Though lesser-known internationally, De Jong's precise yet expressive handling of space marks Rotterdam Street as a significant document of Rotterdam's reconstruction era and the democratization of modernist aesthetics in public art.
For interiors, Rotterdam Street shines as a focal point in minimalist or mid-century modern spaces. Its structured forms pair well with sleek furniture—think a tubular steel chair by Marcel Breuer or a teak sideboard—while the warm-cool color balance complements both neutral palettes (gray walls, oak flooring) and bold accents (mustard pillows, navy upholstery). Hang it in a well-lit office lobby to energize the space, or above a living room sofa at eye level (ideal for its typical 90x60cm size). Consider framing it in a thin black or natural wood frame to honor its modernist roots. Smaller studies or prints from the series could anchor a gallery wall alongside Bauhaus typography posters or abstract ceramics, creating a cohesive retro-modern narrative. The painting’s inherent dynamism makes it especially suited to high-traffic areas where its geometric energy can be fully appreciated.
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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.
