Im Cafe
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lesser Ury's Im Cafe 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
The warm glow of Im Café by Lesser Ury (1861-1931) transports viewers to late 19th-century Berlin’s café culture, where solitary figures bask in the golden haze of gaslight. This 1893 masterpiece exemplifies Ury’s signature Impressionist-Realist hybrid style, capturing fleeting moments with loose brushstrokes while maintaining structural precision – a technique that positioned him as Germany’s answer to French Impressionists. The painting’s contemplative mood, achieved through deft plays of light filtering through glass and the subtle texture of wood paneling, reflects Berlin Secession’s pursuit of modern urban poetry. Historically significant as a bridge between German Romanticism and early Expressionism, this work predates comparable café scenes by Liebermann by nearly a decade, establishing Ury as a pioneer of metropolitan psychological realism in Central European art.
For contemporary spaces, Im Café’s muted gold-and-umber palette makes it ideal for creating sophisticated warmth in studies or executive offices, particularly when paired with walnut furniture or brass accents. Its vertical composition (original dimensions approximately 80x60cm) suits narrow walls beside bookshelves or above mid-century sideboards, while the gaslight’s glow complements Edison bulb fixtures. In modern interiors, balance its historical essence with clean-lined furnishings – try matte black picture frames against warm grey walls. For impactful display, replicate the painting’s intimate viewing distance (2-3 meters) that reveals Ury’s exquisite brushwork in the coffee cup’s reflections. Corporate settings might pair it with Hans Arp sculptures to underscore early modern dialogues, while residential spaces could echo its patina through cognac leather armchairs and hammered metal table lamps.
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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.
