Aufblickend
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Oskar Schlemmer's Aufblickend 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
"Aufblickend" (Looking Upwards) by Oskar Schlemmer envelops the viewer in a haunting, geometric dreamscape. Painted in 1929, during Schlemmer’s Bauhaus years, the work distills his fascination with the human figure as an architectural yet lyrical form. The composition—a faceless, elongated figure with tubular limbs gazing skyward—radiates an eerie calm, balancing mechanical precision with poetic ambiguity. Executed in Schlemmer’s signature style, it bridges Constructivist rigor and Surrealist introspection, reflecting Weimar-era tensions between industrialization and spiritual yearning. As a key figure in the Bauhaus theater and painting workshops, Schlemmer redefined figuration by reducing bodies to rhythmic abstractions. "Aufblickend" epitomizes this vision, standing as a pivotal work in modernist discourse on humanity’s place within mechanized modernity. Its influence reverberates in later movements like Op Art and even sci-fi aesthetics, cementing its status as a 20th-century icon.
For interiors, "Aufblickend" thrives in spaces celebrating minimalist sophistication or avant-garde flair. Hang it in a high-ceilinged office lobby or a modern living room to amplify verticality—its upward gaze harmonizes with tall bookshelves or floor-to-ceiling windows. Opt for a frame in matte black or oxidized brass to echo Bauhaus industrialism. Size matters: a medium-large canvas (24x36 inches or similar) commands attention without overwhelming. Pair with muted walls (taupe, slate gray) to let its muted earth tones pop, or contrast with deep teal for drama. In a corporate setting, flank it with angular furniture (Marcel Breuer-style chairs) to reinforce geometric dialogue. At home, layer textures—concrete side tables, velvet upholstery—to soften its formalism while maintaining cohesion with mid-century or postmodern decor schemes.
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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.
