Selbstportrait
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) Corinth's Selbstportrait 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
In Lovis Corinth's Selbstportrait (1912), the German Expressionist master confronts mortality with raw intensity. Thick, agitated brushstrokes carve his aging features - the flushed skin, watery eyes, and unkempt beard glow with visceral vitality against turbulent dark greens. Painted after suffering a stroke, this unflinching self-examination bridges Impressionism's luminosity with Expressionism's emotional force. The work's pivotal position in modern art stems from its fearless autobiographical honesty; where Gauguin mythologized himself and Picasso deconstructed form, Corinth documented human fragility with clinical yet poetic precision. The tilted perspective and painterly surface tension make the canvas seem to breathe, securing its status as a defining work of early 20th-century psychological portraiture.
For spaces craving intellectual gravitas, this portrait commands attention at 80×70cm - ideal above a Chesterfield sofa or flanked by Bauhaus shelving. Its mossy greens harmonize with terracotta walls or deep walnut paneling, while the flesh tones pop against slate blue accent walls. Hang at eye level in a study with a 1970s Poul Henningsen lamp to balance emotional rawness with mid-century restraint. In corporate settings, pair with minimalist steel furniture to underscore the brushwork's energy. For residential spaces, frame in unlined oak to warm the intensity, or opt for a slender black gallery frame for contemporary edge. The composition's diagonal tension works particularly well in corner configurations or as a focal point between floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, its existential depth elevating both traditional and loft-style interiors.
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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.
