Blackberries
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Albert Durer Lucas's Blackberries 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
Blackberries by Albrecht Dürer (often mistakenly attributed to "Albert Durer Lucas") captures the quiet brilliance of Northern Renaissance naturalism. Though unsigned, this delicate watercolor and gouache study (circa 1503) reflects Dürer’s scientific fascination with botanical accuracy—each dew-kissed berry and serrated leaf rendered with microscopic precision against a pale ground. Unlike his dramatic religious works, this intimate piece reveals the artist’s reverence for mundane beauty, predating still-life painting as a genre by nearly a century. Its significance lies not just in technical mastery (note the play of light on translucent fruit skins) but as a manifesto of Renaissance humanism: nature studied not as symbolism, but as wondrous reality. As one of the earliest European botanical studies to prioritize empirical observation over decoration, it remains a cornerstone in the evolution of scientific illustration and still-life traditions.
For display, embrace its quiet sophistication. A minimalist office or sunlit breakfast nook would idealize its contemplative mood—avoid cluttered spaces that compete with its delicate detailing. Frame it in a slender oak box frame with museum glass to accentuate the parchment-like background, and pair it with earthy textiles (linen cushions, jute rugs) to harmonize with its organic palette. Scale matters: at just 20×16 cm, place it at eye level on a gallery wall alongside other Dürer prints or modern monochrome sketches to create a dialogue between eras. For color echoes, introduce matte black vases or slate gray furnishings to mirror the berries’ depth, while sparing metallic accents (brass picture lights, pewter bookends) can subtly elevate its Renaissance origins into contemporary elegance.
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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.
