Furs; Furs One Flight Up: A Double-sided Work
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Reginald Marsh's Furs; Furs One Flight Up: A Double-sided Work 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
Ascending the stairwell of modernity, Reginald Marsh’s Furs; Furs One Flight Up: A Double-sided Work (1930) immerses viewers in the electric pulse of Depression-era New York. This tempestuous gouache-and-ink diptych captures bargain-hunting crowds surging toward furrier shops—an ironic spectacle of aspirational luxury amid economic despair. Marsh’s signature Ashcan School vitality throbs through exaggerated gestures and claustrophobic compositions, where angular bodies collide like urban tectonic plates. The reverse side’s quieter vignette of draped pelts whispers decadence through textural contrasts, amplifying the duality of desire and reality. As a seminal social document, this work bridges American Scene painting’s gritty realism with proto-Pop Art’s consumerist gaze, later influencing Hopper’s cinematic alienation and Warhol’s commercial fetishism. Its biographical significance—painted during Marsh’s Whitney Studio Club residency—cements its status as a Jazz Age time capsule charged with economic anxiety.
For contemporary interiors, this masterpiece demands strategic placement where its dynamic energy can resonate. Its 15 x 22-inch scale suits statement walls in mid-century modern offices or art deco living rooms, ideally illuminated by directional gallery lights to accentuate Marsh’s inky contours. Pair with streamlined walnut shelving or polished nickel accents to temper its frenetic vibe, while deep emerald walls or rust-colored velvet upholstery would mirror its earthy palette. In minimalist spaces, float frame it centrally above a low-slung leather sofa to create visual tension between austerity and excess. The reversible design invites periodic rotation—alternating between the kinetic crowd scene for creative workspaces and the contemplative fur display for luxury retail back offices. For collectors, this socially charged artwork transforms interiors into conversations about historical cycles of consumption, making it particularly potent in financial district lobbies or design studios.
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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.
