Female Head Study, Looking To The Right, For 'the Golden Stairs', Possibly Mary Stuart Wortley, Later Countess Lovelace
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Burne-Jones's Female Head Study, Looking To The Right, For 'the Golden Stairs', Possibly Mary Stuart Wortley, Later Countess Lovelace 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
Edward Burne-Jones’ Female Head Study, Looking To The Right, For 'The Golden Stairs', Possibly Mary Stuart Wortley, Later Countess Lovelace is a mesmerizing Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece that captures an ethereal beauty lost in contemplation. The delicate graphite and chalk rendering highlights the sitter’s graceful profile—softly shadowed curls, downturned eyelids, and parted lips evoking a dreamlike stillness. Created as a preparatory study for The Golden Stairs (1880), this work reflects Burne-Jones’ fascination with medieval aesthetics and poetic idealism, blending delicate realism with symbolic melancholy. The model, thought to be Mary Stuart Wortley (later Countess Lovelace), embodies the artist’s signature "stunners"—women of enigmatic, otherworldly allure. This study exemplifies the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s rejection of industrial modernity, instead celebrating art’s spiritual and narrative potential. Its historical significance lies in bridging Victorian romanticism and the later Arts and Crafts movement, making it a touchstone of 19th-century British art.
For display, this exquisite study would elevate a refined, intimate space with its soft monochrome tones and intimate scale. Ideal for a study, library, or dressing room, it pairs beautifully with rich wood furnishings, velvet textiles, or gilded frames to echo its Pre-Raphaelite heritage. Frame it in an ornate, blackened gold leaf frame to enhance its antique elegance, and position it under focused lighting to accentuate the delicate graphite strokes. Given its modest size, it works well as part of a curated gallery wall alongside other Victorian sketches or botanical prints, ensuring harmonious contrast without overwhelming the space. For offices, it adds a contemplative touch—position it near a writing desk to inspire creativity. Avoid stark, modern settings; instead, let it anchor a space with warm neutrals, subdued greens, or dusky roses to mirror its timeless grace.
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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.
