Night and Sleep 1878
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Evelyn Pickering De Morgan's Night and Sleep 1878 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
In Evelyn Pickering De Morgan’s enchanting 1878 masterpiece Night and Sleep, the viewer is immersed in a celestial dreamscape where allegory and Pre-Raphaelite romanticism intertwine. The painting depicts the ethereal figure of Night, her dark blue robes cascading like twilight, cradling the drowsy god Sleep as they drift across a star-studded sky. Bathed in soft, luminous hues, the composition exudes tranquility, heightened by delicate brushwork and symbolic details—poppies (traditional emblems of slumber) scattered in their wake. As one of the few female artists associated with the British Aesthetic Movement, De Morgan’s work stands out for its mythical themes, meticulous detail, and defiance of Victorian gender norms. Night and Sleep exemplifies her unique blend of spiritual symbolism and technical precision, offering a poetic counterpoint to the era’s industrial realism while securing her legacy as a visionary of late 19th-century art.
For interiors, this painting’s soothing palette of midnight blues, silvery whites, and muted golds makes it ideal for bedrooms or meditation spaces, where its dreamy aura enhances relaxation. Choose a semi-matte frame with subtle gilding to complement its Pre-Raphaelite elegance, and pair it with textiles in velvet or linen to echo the artwork’s tactile richness. In a home office, a medium-sized reproduction (around 24x36 inches) above a console or desk can inspire creativity while balancing practicality—smaller prints risk losing its intricate details. Flank it with warm, dimmable lighting to mimic the painting’s glow, and avoid cluttering the surrounding area to let its celestial tranquility take center stage. For color harmony, incorporate accents in dusky violet or slate gray, tying the room’s decor to the artwork’s mystical undertones.
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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.
