King And Queen
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Winold Reiss's King And Queen 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
Winold Reiss's King and Queen (1924) is a bold, stylized portrait radiating the vibrant energy of the Harlem Renaissance. Against a flattened, geometric background, the African American subjects exude regality – the woman’s ornate headscarf and the man’s crisp suit are rendered with rhythmic patterns reminiscent of Art Deco and European Modernism, yet distinctly rooted in Black cultural identity. A student of Franz von Stuck, Reiss blended Art Nouveau’s flowing lines with the graphic precision of commercial illustration, creating a bridge between fine art and design. This work, part of his iconic Portraits of Harlem series, redefined American portraiture by centering Black dignity during the Jim Crow era, making it a cornerstone of both African American art history and early 20th-century modernist movements.
For a striking contemporary display, consider hanging King and Queen as a focal point in a minimalist office or a lounge with mid-century modern furniture. Its warm ochre and deep blue palette pairs beautifully with walnut wood tones or terracotta accents. Choose a large-scale reproduction (around 36×48 inches) to emphasize its graphic impact, ideally flanked by vertical plants or asymmetrical shelving to balance its strong horizontality. In a home, position it above a low console with brass decor to echo the painting’s gilded textures, or in a high-traffic area to spark conversation about its cultural significance, ensuring lighting is soft and indirect to preserve its rich hues.
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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.
