Blindness and Cupidity Chasing Joy from the City 1897
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Evelyn Pickering De Morgan's Blindness and Cupidity Chasing Joy from the City 1897 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
Evelyn Pickering De Morgan’s Blindness and Cupidity Chasing Joy from the City (1897) is a striking allegorical painting steeped in the Pre-Raphaelite tradition, infused with symbolism and social commentary. The scene captures an ethereal yet haunting chase—Blindness, depicted as a draped figure with vacant eyes, and Cupidity, greed personified, relentlessly pursuing Joy, who flees toward a radiant horizon. De Morgan’s meticulous brushwork and rich, jewel-toned palette evoke a dreamlike quality, while the composition’s flowing lines echo the influence of her mentor, Edward Burney, and her admiration for Italian Renaissance masters. Created during the late Victorian era, the work critiques industrialization’s moral decay, aligning with the Symbolist movement’s focus on emotion and metaphor. Though less celebrated than her contemporaries like Burne-Jones, De Morgan’s oeuvre stands as a vital bridge between Pre-Raphaelite idealism and early 20th-century feminist art, with this piece embodying her mastery of narrative depth and luminous color.
For a modern interior, Blindness and Cupidity Chasing Joy from the City would elevate spaces craving both sophistication and thematic resonance. Ideal for a study or executive office, its allegorical richness sparks contemplation amid wood-paneled walls or minimalist shelving. Pair it with Gothic-revival furniture or Art Nouveau accents to harmonize with its flowing forms, or offset its drama against neutral linen upholstery. The deep blues and golds in the painting would pop alongside jewel-toned velvet cushions or a brass desk lamp. A medium-to-large frame (around 24x36 inches) ensures visibility without overwhelming, while an ornate gold or matte black finish complements its vintage gravitas. In a sunlit lounge, it could anchor a gallery wall featuring 19th-century etchings or botanical prints, creating a dialogue between elegance and introspection.
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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.
