Playing Boys in a Public Park

Technique: Giclée quality print
Recommended by our customers
Size
Finishing (pick one!)

More about this artwork

Ernst Schiess’s charming depiction, titled "Playing Boys in a Public Park," captures a lively scene filled with movement and youthful exuberance. In this delightful painting, Schiess portrays a group of boys, lively engaged in play within the leafy confines of a public park. Rendered with light, sketch-like brushstrokes, the work conveys a sense of spontaneity and the fleeting moments of childhood.The setting is painted with a masterful use of color and light, where the variety of green hues and dappled sunlight suggest the vibrancy of an outdoor space drenched in natural beauty. The composition draws viewers into a world that seems at once immediate and nostalgic, highlighting the freedom and simplicity of play.Foregrounded are the boys, donned in what appear to be uniforms, suggesting perhaps a break from a nearby school. Their dynamic poses and the blurred impression of movement give life to the scene, making viewers almost hear the laughter and shouts of the children at play. In quiet contrast, an adult figure on the right side of the painting observes the scene, anchoring the lively group with a sense of calm oversight.Contributing to the atmosphere are the tall, slender trees that rise high above the children, their trunks and leaves painted with loose, expressive strokes that emphasize the airiness of the park setting. The ground, layered with shades of brown and gray, paths carved by frequent visitors, adds depth and texture to the scene.This painting not only beautifully captures an ordinary moment of childhood joy but also evokes a universal nostalgia for days spent in carefree play under the open sky.

Delivery

We create reproductions on demand, with a production time of 5 to 7 business days.

Our courier service ensures delivery within an additional two business days.

If you need a faster turnaround, please contact us. We can often expedite the process to meet your needs.

You can also pick up your paintings at our galleries in Kaunas or Vilnius.

Returns

Yes, reproductions can be returned.

If you have any concerns more than 30 days after purchase, please contact us. We will either provide a refund or offer a replacement!

Please note that we accept a maximum of two returns per customer. Since reproductions are made to order, we encourage you to choose responsibly.

Shipping expenses are non-refundable.

Ernst Schiess (14 September 1840 - 9 September 1915) was a German engineer and businessman. He was a long-time member of the Düsseldorf City Council, President of the Düsseldorf Chamber of Commerce and founder of the German Association of Machinists (VDW).