Ein Glas Zuviel
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Max Scholz's Ein Glas Zuviel 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
"Ein Glas Zuviel" by Max Scholz captures the intoxicating allure of 19th-century German tavern culture through masterful light play and expressive brushwork. The oil painting, created during Germany's Biedermeier period (1815–1848), depicts revelers in warm, golden-hued interiors where crystal glasses refract light like liquid amber. Scholz, belonging to the Munich School of genre painting, elevates this moment of tipsy indulgence into a psychological study – crumpled cravats, flushed cheeks, and unfocused eyes rendered with photographic precision yet emotional depth. The work holds significance as a bridge between Dutch Golden Age tavern scenes and emerging German Realism, its discreet moral undertones cloaked in technical brilliance. Scholz's delicate handling of reflected light on glassware became his signature, influencing later interior genre painters.
For contemporary spaces, opt for framed giclée prints in warm walnut or gilt frames (ideal size: 24×30") to complement transitional interiors. The painting's caramel-and-ivory palette harmonizes beautifully with mid-century modern furniture or industrial-chic exposed brick walls. Position it in dining nooks or home bars where ambient lighting can echo the artwork's glow, or use it as a focal point in executive offices with leather Chesterfields and brass accents. Select companion pieces like Wilhelm von Kobell's hunting scenes or Carl Spitzweg's intimate interiors to create a cohesive Germanic collection. For color continuity, introduce cognac leather throws, amber glassware, or oxidized copper decor elements. The composition works particularly well in vertically challenging spaces, its downward sightlines visually lowering high ceilings when hung at 60" from floor to center.
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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.
