Self-Portrait 2
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's Self-Portrait 2 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
Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s Self-Portrait 2 (1850-1853) captures the brooding intensity of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s co-founder through mesmerizing chiaroscuro and symbolic detail. Painted during the movement’s radical early years, the work rejects Victorian academic conventions in favor of medieval-inspired sincerity. Rossetti’s deep-set eyes and tousled hair emerge from shadowy hues, conveying introspective melancholy—a hallmark of his self-representations. The half-length composition, rendered with textured brushwork and rich earth tones, reflects his fusion of Romantic emotionalism with meticulous realism. As one of few surviving self-portraits by the artist, it offers rare insight into his self-perception as both poet and painter. This piece remains pivotal in Pre-Raphaelite studies, exemplifying their manifesto of "truth to nature" while foreshadowing Rossetti’s later sensual symbolism that would influence European Symbolism.
For contemporary interiors, this portrait commands attention in dimly-lit studies or libraries with antique wood furnishings. Its 34.3 x 31.1 cm scale suits intimate spaces—consider pairing it with Gothic Revival bookcases or William Morris wallpapers in deep greens to echo its umber palette. In modern offices, frame it in hand-carved gilt to complement the warmth of leather desks, or contrast its richness against slate-gray feature walls for poetic tension. Position at eye level beside Art Nouveau lamping to enhance the play of light across Rossetti’s layered brushstrokes. Avoid overcrowding; let it anchor a curated vignette with Venetian glass inkwells or bound poetry volumes, honoring its dual literary-visual legacy. The portrait’s introspective energy harmonizes best in creative workspaces or meditation corners seeking Romantic inspiration.
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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.
