Derpolster
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Max Kurzweil's Derpolster 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
"Derpolster" by Austrian artist Max Kurzweil (1867–1916) is a captivating example of Vienna Secession style, blending Art Nouveau elegance with psychological depth. This intimate interior scene depicts a fashionable bourgeois woman resting on an upholstered settee (the titular "der Polster"), her languid pose and averted gaze creating an enigmatic, slightly melancholic atmosphere. Painted during Kurzweil's mature period (c.1900–1910), the work showcases his mastery of flattened perspectives and decorative patterning—note the intricate textile designs that dissolve into abstract planes. As a founding member of the Vienna Secession movement alongside Klimt, Kurzweil helped bridge Symbolist themes with modernist aesthetics. The painting's compressed space and heightened color sensitivity reflect the Secessionists' rejection of academic naturalism, making it an important transitional work between 19th-century genre painting and early Expressionism.
For contemporary interiors, "Derpolster" works beautifully in refined transitional spaces—consider hanging it in a boutique hotel lounge, a lawyer's office sitting area, or above a Chesterfield sofa in a personal library. The painting's muted ochres and teal upholstery harmonize with Farrow & Ball's "India Yellow" or "Hague Blue" wall treatments. At approximately 100x70cm (typical for Kurzweil's cabinet-sized works), it commands attention without overwhelming mid-sized rooms. Pair it with Wiener Werkstätte-style furniture or contemporary pieces featuring curved walnut frames to echo the settee's sinuous lines. In corporate settings, position the artwork where balanced lighting can reveal its subtle brushwork—avoid direct sunlight to preserve the delicate glazes. The psychological tension in the composition makes it particularly effective in consultation rooms or creative workspaces where nuanced atmospheres are desired.
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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.
