Kutnal

Bring the timeless beauty of Tibor Polya's Kutnal 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.

Kutnal by Tibor Polya is a captivating mid-20th century abstract expressionist work that pulses with dynamic energy and chromatic intensity. Created in 1955 during Polya's experimental Berlin period, the painting exemplifies his signature "gestural geometry" style—a unique fusion of Action Painting's spontaneous brushwork with structured Bauhaus-inspired forms. The composition erupts with bold, sweeping strokes of cadmium red and Prussian blue, interwoven with delicate graphite lines that create rhythmic tension between chaos and order. Art historians recognize this pivotal work as bridging European abstraction and American postwar avant-garde, as evidenced by its inclusion in the 1961 International Survey of New Painting at MoMA. Polya's revolutionary layering technique—applying wax under pigment to achieve luminous depth—became highly influential among COBRA movement artists. The painting's title refers to an archaic Hungarian term for "equilibrium," reflecting Polya's fascination with metaphysical balance, a theme that resonates powerfully in this visually arresting masterpiece.

For interior styling, Kutnal commands attention as a statement piece in contemporary or minimalist spaces. Its vibrant palette would energize a neutral-toned executive office when paired with walnut furnishings and metallic accents—consider a dramatic placement behind a glass-top desk in a 10'x14' room where the 48"x36" canvas becomes the focal point. In residential settings, it excels in sunlit entryways or above mid-century credenzas, with the red tones beautifully complemented by burnt orange velvet upholstery or terracotta ceramics. For smaller spaces, select giclée reproductions at 24"x18" to maintain visual impact. The painting's dynamic lines harmonize particularly well with Marcel Breuer-style furniture, while its warm-cool color dichotomy balances effectively against Farrow & Ball's "Setting Plaster" walls. In corporate environments, position it alongside sleek, monolithic sculptures to enhance its architectural qualities, ensuring 60-80 lux accent lighting to amplify the wax layers' luminosity.

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.

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.