Soft Drinks
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jerome Myers's Soft Drinks 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
Jerome Myers’ Soft Drinks (c. 1900–1915) captures the fleeting warmth of urban life through his signature Ashcan School sensibility. The painting portrays a bustling street scene—likely New York’s Lower East Side—where a vendor doling out soda and children clustering nearby create an intimate yet dynamic vignette. Myers, known as the "poet of the slums," infused his works with quiet empathy, eschewing the grit of contemporaries like George Bellows for softer realism suffused with golden light. The loose brushwork and warm earth tones evoke nostalgia while maintaining observational precision, positioning Myers as a bridge between American Impressionism and early 20th-century urban realism. Though less confrontational than other Ashcan works, Soft Drinks holds historical significance as a tender document of immigrant communities, its humble subject matter elevating everyday poetry into fine art.
For spaces craving nostalgic charm with modernist undertones, Soft Drinks makes a versatile decorative statement. Its 16x20 inch scale suits intimate areas—consider floating it above a mid-century dry bar or an industrial-style kitchen island where caramel tones in the artwork can echo leather stools or copper accents. In offices, pair it with minimalist walnut shelves to balance warmth and professionalism. The painting’s amber-dominated palette harmonizes with terracotta walls or sage-green textiles, while its urban theme complements exposed brick or steel-framed decor. For maximal impact, display it in a thin brass frame to accentuate the golden highlights, or opt for a distressed oak frame in rustic interiors. Smaller reproductions work well in gallery walls alongside vintage advertisements or botanical prints, creating a curated "turn-of-the-century" narrative.
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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.
