The Stockbrocker
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Rex John Whistler's The Stockbrocker 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
Step into the whimsical yet poignant world of Rex Whistler’s The Stockbroker, where 1930s London social satire meets Rococo revival. This charming yet unsettling gouache portrays a bowler-hatted financier literally embedded in the stock market ticker tape that consumes him – his torso emerging from a wall of paper strips bearing names like "Dupont" and "GM". Whistler, a society darling known for his mural work at Tate Britain, masterfully blends Art Deco crispness with fluid Baroque theatricality. Created during the financially turbulent interwar period, this work exemplifies British Surrealism’s softer strain while predating similar capitalist critiques by Magritte. Though less famous than his younger cousin James McNeill Whistler’s works, Rex’s The Stockbroker holds significance as both brilliant salon decor and sharp socioeconomic commentary, foreshadowing postwar pop art’s engagement with consumer culture.
For contemporary styling, this 22×16 inch work shines in a wood-paneled home office or neo-classical dining room. Pair it with burnt orange velvet armchairs to pick up the warm sepia tones of vintage stock certificates in the composition. Its vertical format fits perfectly between built-in bookshelves or above a Louis XVI-style writing desk. In minimalist spaces, float frame it in unlacquered brass against charcoal walls for dramatic contrast. The surreal concept makes it ideal for creative industries – consider hanging it in a consulting firm’s reception area alongside Eileen Gray tubular steel furniture for an artful tension between finance and avant-garde design. Proportional to its medium-sized dimensions, position the piece at 57-60 inches from floor to center for optimal viewing of Whistler’s exquisite penwork details amidst its monochromatic sophistication.
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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.
