Berlin Street
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lesser Ury's Berlin Street 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
Lesser Ury's Berlin Street captures the enchanting allure of nocturnal city life in late 19th-century Berlin with an Impressionist's touch. The painting depicts gaslit cobblestone streets shimmering in the rain, where figures blur into fleeting silhouettes amid golden pools of reflected light—evoking both the dynamism and melancholy of modern urban existence. Created c.1888 during Germany's rapid industrialization, Ury masterfully blends Impressionist techniques with Berlin Secessionist sensibilities, using broken brushwork to dissolve solid forms while maintaining tonal richness reminiscent of Whistler. As one of Ury's signature Nächtliche Großstadtszenen (nocturnal metropolitan scenes), this work pioneered German Impressionism's urban aesthetic, bridging French atmospheric effects with distinctly Berliner subjects. Its historical significance lies in documenting Weimar-era urban transformation while anticipating Expressionism's emotive treatment of cityscapes.
When displaying Berlin Street in interiors, its moody grandeur demands thoughtful placement. Horizontal formats around 100x70cm suit spacious study walls or executive office seating areas, where the painting's cinematic scale enhances sophisticated atmospheres without overwhelming. Pair with dark wood Art Nouveau furnishings or industrial-chic metals to echo its gilded-age origins, while deep teal or burgundy accent walls intensify the palette's jewel-toned radiance. For modern spaces, contrast Ury's romanticism with clean-lined mid-century furniture—the tension creates compelling visual dialogue. Optimal lighting employs directional spotlights at 30-degree angles to simulate the painting's own luminescent effects. In dimly-lit entryways, positioning opposite mirrors amplifies its reflective magic, transforming transitional spaces into immersive vignettes of fin-de-siècle elegance. The artwork particularly shines in creative workspaces, where its blend of poetic ambiguity and structured composition stimulates innovative thinking.
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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.
