City Night
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Max Beckmann's City Night 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 Beckmann’s City Night (1950) is a striking oil painting that plunges viewers into a tense, theatrical urban scene. The canvas throbs with compressed figures—distorted yet vivid—locked in enigmatic interactions under a claustrophobic night sky. Beckmann’s signature Expressionist style amplifies the psychological intensity: angular forms, jarring perspectives, and a palette of deep blues, ochres, and blood reds evoke postwar Europe’s existential unease. As part of his late-career "urban existential" series, the work reflects his exile experiences and critiques of societal alienation. Historically, it bridges German Expressionism’s emotional rawness with the fragmented narratives of modernism, cementing Beckmann’s legacy as a master of symbolic, narrative-driven art. Its museum-scale presence (typically over 1.5 meters wide) demands attention, making it a cornerstone of 20th-century figurative painting.
For a bold decor statement, City Night’s reproduction would anchor a minimalist modern space or a moody, book-lined study. Its cobalt and umber tones pair elegantly with walnut wood furnishings or brass accents, while the dramatic composition balances open-plan offices when hung against a neutral wall. Opt for a large-scale giclée print (around 120x80cm) above a low cabinet or sofa to echo Beckmann’s intended immersive impact. In lighting, avoid cool LEDs—warm directional spots will enhance the painting’s chiaroscuro depth. For complementary pieces, lean toward geometric textiles or Bauhaus-era furniture to harmonize with its fractured planes without overwhelming the scene. A daring yet refined choice, it transforms spaces into dialogues between history and contemporary introspection.
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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.
