Apfel
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Max-Alfred Buri's Apfel 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
Max-Alfred Buri's Apfel (1908) captures a deceptively simple still life with astonishing emotional depth. Rendered in the expressive, tactile brushstrokes characteristic of Buri's Post-Impressionist style, the painting depicts a single apple resting on a plate—its russet skin glowing against a muted green background. The work embodies Buri’s fascination with humble domestic objects, elevating them through bold color contrasts and palpable texture that seem to bridge Van Gogh’s urgency with Cézanne’s structural rigor. Created during the peak of European Expressionism, Apfel exemplifies how early 20th-century artists transformed everyday subjects into vessels of psychological resonance. Though less internationally recognized than his contemporaries like Ferdinand Hodler, Buri’s intimate compositions hold a pivotal place in Swiss modernist traditions for their synthesis of emotional immediacy and formal precision.
For contemporary interiors, Apfel’s earthy tones and organic subject make it ideal for spaces embracing warmth and tactile authenticity. Hang it in a farmhouse-style kitchen to echo rustic wood finishes, or pair it with mid-century modern furniture—the painting’s restrained palette (ochres, sage greens) complements teak wood and linen textiles beautifully. At 50×60 cm (typical for Buri’s still lifes), it commands attention without overwhelming; position it opposite a window to let natural light enhance its impasto texture. In a minimalist office, frame it in slender black wood to underscore its geometric undertones, creating a striking contrast with white walls. The apple’s rounded form also softens angular spaces, making it equally effective in a curved-wall dining nook or beside curved-edge shelving. For color continuity, introduce terracotta cushions or a moss-green throw nearby.
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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.
