The Pygmalion Series: The Hearth Desires & The Hand Refrains & The Godhead Fires & The Soul Attains
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Burne-Jones's The Pygmalion Series: The Hearth Desires & The Hand Refrains & The Godhead Fires & The Soul Attains 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’ The Pygmalion Series (The Heart Desires, The Hand Refrains, The Godhead Fires, and The Soul Attains) is a mesmerizing quartet of paintings that epitomize the Pre-Raphaelite fascination with medieval romance, myth, and细腻的情感表达。Created between 1875-1878, the series reimagines Ovid’s tale of Pygmalion, the sculptor who falls in love with his creation, brought to life by Venus. Burne-Jones’ languid figures, draped in flowing fabrics, exist in an ethereal dreamscape of soft greens and golds, their elongated forms and克制的肢体语言 radiating poetic melancholy. The paintings exemplify the Aesthetic Movement’s mantra of "art for art’s sake," where beauty supersedes moral narrative. Their meticulous craftsmanship and Symbolist undertones cemented Burne-Jones as a bridge between Pre-Raphaelitism and欧洲象征主义, influencing artists like Gustave Moreau. The series remains a pinnacle of Victorian allegorical painting, merging literary reverence with hypnotic visual splendor.
For interior styling, these works demand contemplative spaces with subdued, textural backdrops—think a study with oak paneling or a minimalist客厅 in Farrow & Ball’s Calke Green. Their vertical compositions suit narrow walls (original panels are approx. 99x76 cm), ideally grouped as a序列 near阅读角或壁炉 to echo their narrative flow. Pair with William Morris textiles in pomegranate or acanthus patterns to reinforce the Arts & Crafts connection. Opt for warm brass picture lights to highlights the gilt detailing in The Godhead Fires, and balance their rich tones with rough-linen upholstery or matte ceramic vases. In offices, they lend gravitas to creative workspaces when flanked by Gothic-revival bookcases, their mythic themes subtly stimulating introspection—just avoid overcrowding with competing artworks.
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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.
