Przy Studni
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Wladyslaw Skoczylas's Przy Studni 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
"Przy Studni" (By the Well) by Władysław Skoczylas (1883-1934) transports viewers to early 20th-century Polish folk life through its masterful woodcut technique. The monochromatic composition breathes vitality into rustic village scenes, showcasing Skoczylas’ pioneering role in reviving Poland’s graphic arts tradition. Jagged lines carve out dynamic peasant figures drawing water, their stylized forms echoing Zakopane’s decorative vernacular while anticipating Art Deco’s geometric sensibilities. Created during Poland’s interwar artistic renaissance (1918-1939), this work exemplifies Skoczylas’ status as the “father of modern Polish woodcut” – blending folk motifs with modernist simplification. The compressed perspective generates rhythmic tension between the well’s verticality and figural movement, making peasants’ daily rituals monumental through expressive linework that influenced generations of Polish printmakers.
For contemporary interiors, this graphic masterpiece harmonizes exceptionally with minimalist Scandinavian or industrial loft spaces. The woodcut’s stark black-and-white contrasts enliven neutral-toned walls when framed in raw oak or black-stained ash, ideally at A3-size (30x40cm) for study nooks or hallway galleries. In offices, pair digitally enlarged details with matte black furniture and woven textures – the primitive energy balancing sleek modernity. Consider positioning opposite emerald-green accents or terracotta pottery to echo Poland’s folk palette subtly. For maximal impact in dining areas, cluster three Skoczylas woodcuts asymmetrically above mid-century sideboards, allowing the works’ handmade imperfections to dialogue with clean-lined furniture. The vertical format suits narrow walls beside bookshelves or stairwells, transforming transitional spaces into miniature galleries celebrating Central European modernism.
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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.
