Port De Stockholm
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Pierre Roy's Port De Stockholm 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
Pierre Roy’s Port De Stockholm (1928) offers a dreamlike, surrealist vision of a harbor suspended between reality and imagination. The painting merges precise architectural details of Stockholm’s port with unexpected objects—floating mannequin limbs, geometric shapes—creating a disquieting yet poetic atmosphere. As a leading figure of peinture de la réalité poétique (painting of poetic reality), Roy’s work is often overshadowed by contemporaries like Magritte or Dalí, yet his meticulous craftsmanship and enigmatic symbolism influenced later surrealists. Port De Stockholm exemplifies his ability to infuse mundane scenes with uncanny tension, bridging interwar surrealism and magic realism. Its subdued color palette—soft grays, blues, and ochres—evokes a melancholic nostalgia, while the composition’s rhythmic precision nods to Roy’s early training as an architect. Though lesser-known, this work remains a fascinating study in surrealism’s quieter, more introspective side.
For interiors, Port De Stockholm’s subdued tones and surreal elegance make it ideal for minimalist or mid-century modern spaces. Hang it in a study or office to spark creative thought, or let it anchor a living room with neutral walls (soft whites or warm grays) to let its dreamy blues pop. Pair with streamlined furniture—a tapered-leg sofa or vintage teak desk—to complement Roy’s geometric precision. Opt for a medium-to-large frame (24x36 inches or similar) to balance detail visibility and spatial impact; a thin black or brass frame would honor its interwar era. Layer textures like wool rugs or matte ceramics to echo its tactile strangeness, and avoid competing art—its quiet surrealism thrives alone. In corporate settings, it adds sophistication to lobbies or executive suites, subtly challenging conventional aesthetics.
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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.
