Love Locked Out 1889
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Anna Lea Merritt's Love Locked Out 1889 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
The poignant Love Locked Out (1889) by Anna Lea Merritt is a masterful blend of Pre-Raphaelite symbolism and Victorian sentimentalism, capturing an ethereal moment of yearning. The painting depicts Cupid, excluded from a doorway, his bowed head and extinguished torch symbolizing love’s frustration—a theme resonating with Merritt’s personal grief after her husband’s premature death. Rendered in soft, luminous tones and meticulous detail, the work embodies the Aesthetic Movement’s focus on emotional depth over narrative clarity. Though lesser-known than her male contemporaries, Merritt’s piece stands as a rare 19th-century female artist’s exploration of allegory, challenging gender norms in art history. Its intimate scale (77.5 × 45.7 cm) and wistful aura made it a Royal Academy star, later becoming the first painting by a woman acquired for Britain’s national collection.
For interior styling, this melancholic yet refined artwork thrives in contemplative spaces like a reading nook or bedroom alcove. Its vertical composition suits narrow walls beside arched doorways or above console tables, while the muted golds and ivories harmonize with linen textiles, antique brass accents, or English oak furniture. Consider framing it in a distressed gilt frame to amplify its Victorian roots, paired with candle sconces for ambient lighting. In offices, it adds poetic gravitas to creative workspaces when balanced with minimalist shelves and matte black finishes—avoid overcrowding to let its emotional clarity shine. A smaller giclée print (scaled to ~50cm height) preserves detail without overwhelming smaller rooms, while the original’s proportions command attention in high-ceilinged entryways.
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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.
