Madison Square Rainy Night
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Lowell Birge Harrison's Madison Square Rainy Night 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
Lowell Birge Harrison's Madison Square Rainy Night captures the mesmerizing glow of gaslit reflections on wet pavement in late 19th-century New York. Painted in 1890, this atmospheric work exemplifies American Tonalism—a movement emphasizing mood and softened forms through muted palettes and diffused light. Harrison, a student of the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts, masterfully blends Impressionist brushwork with poetic symbolism, transforming an ordinary urban scene into a dreamlike vignette. The painting’s historical significance lies in its bridge between Gilded Age realism and modernist abstraction, offering a contemplative counterpoint to the era’s industrial hustle. Today, it resides in the Smithsonian American Art Museum, celebrated for its ethereal quality that predifies Edward Hopper’s urban isolation themes by decades.
For contemporary spaces, Madison Square Rainy Night lends understated elegance to rooms with neutral or warm-toned interiors. Its muted blues and golds harmonize beautifully with leather armchairs, dark wood furniture, or Art Nouveau decor, while the vertical composition (typical Harrison sizes range 24x36 inches) suits narrow walls in studies or living rooms. Pair it with directional lighting to mimic the painting’s lamplight glow, enhancing its atmospheric depth. In offices, it adds sophistication without distraction—ideal near seating areas or behind desks for clients seeking refined ambiance. A matte gold frame would echo its ambient highlights, while avoiding high-gloss finishes preserves its Tonalist subtlety. As a conversation piece, it subtly elevates spaces emphasizing heritage or artistic introspection.
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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.
