Liegende Sonnenblumen
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Josef Scharl's Liegende Sonnenblumen 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
Josef Scharl’s Liegende Sonnenblumen (Reclining Sunflowers) is a striking modernist depiction that radiates quiet introspection. Painted during Scharl’s exile in the United States in the 1940s, the work embodies his expressionistic yet restrained approach, blending bold forms with muted earth tones—golden yellows, deep greens, and shadowy browns—all while capturing sunflowers in a rare, horizontal composition. Unlike Van Gogh’s vibrant, upright sunflowers, Scharl’s flowers appear contemplative, almost weary, reflecting the displacement and resilience of wartime émigrés. A lesser-known but significant figure of Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity), Scharl’s work bridges German interwar realism and American postwar abstraction. Though overshadowed by contemporaries like Dix or Grosz, Liegende Sonnenblumen stands as a testament to the quiet power of figurative modernism, offering a melancholic yet luminous counterpoint to more celebrated floral still lifes.
For interiors, Liegende Sonnenblumen thrives in spaces seeking warmth and intellectual depth. Its horizontal format suits long walls—above a sofa in a study or flanking a minimalist fireplace—while its muted palette harmonizes with natural materials like oak furniture or linen upholstery. In offices, it lends gravitas to a boardroom or serenity to a private workspace, paired with clean-lined mid-century furnishings or Scandinavian design. Opt for a medium-to-large scale (24x36" or larger) to let its subtle details shine, and balance its earthy tones with soft creams or slate grays. Avoid overly bright or cluttered settings; instead, let Scharl’s introspective mood anchor the room, complemented by indirect lighting and tactile textures like ceramics or wool. A thoughtful addition for those who appreciate art that whispers rather than shouts.
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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.
