Girls On Fourteenth Street
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Reginald Marsh's Girls On Fourteenth Street 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
Reginald Marsh's Girls On Fourteenth Street (1934) captures the electric pulse of Depression-era New York through his signature social realism. The painting bursts with movement—crowds of women stride past storefronts, their bold furs and cloche hats rendered in Marsh's vigorous brushwork that blends Ashcan School grit with a modernist dynamism. Sunlight glints off skyscrapers towering above the scene, yet Marsh's focus stays resolutely street-level, documenting working-class urban vitality with unsentimental precision. As a leading chronicler of 1930s America, Marsh elevated everyday public spaces into theatrical stages; here, Fourteenth Street becomes a symphony of swirling coats, diagonal shadows, and sly interpersonal glances preserved in oil. The work epitomizes his ability to freeze fleeting metropolitan energy while subtly critiquing consumer culture—seen in the women's fashion-focused urgency—making it a pivotal piece bridging American Scene painting and early urban expressionism.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece commands attention best in transitional areas like entryways or conference rooms where its kinetic energy sets a vibrant tone. Opt for matte gold frames to complement the painting's warm highlights, avoiding ornate styles that would clash with its raw urban aesthetic. Flank it with industrial sconces to echo Marsh's metallic grays, or pair it with deep emerald/oxblood furnishings for a bold 1930s-inspired palette. At its original medium size (~30×40 inches), it thrives as a standalone focal point—scale smaller reproductions above mid-century credenzas to maintain visual impact. For offices, contrast its movement with clean-lined furniture; in homes, layer it among abstract expressionist works to highlight Marsh's bridge between realism and modernism. The painting's inherent tension between glamour and grit makes it particularly striking in creative workspaces or loft-style interiors.
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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.
