Isabella And The Pot Of Basil
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jessie Marion King's Isabella And The Pot Of Basil 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
Jessie Marion King’s Isabella and the Pot of Basil is a hauntingly beautiful interpretation of John Keats’ tragic poem, blending Pre-Raphaelite romanticism with Art Nouveau’s flowing lines. The painting captures the sorrow of Isabella cradling the basil pot that conceals her murdered lover’s severed head, her delicate features suffused with melancholy. King’s intricate detailing—the sinuous curves of Isabella’s draped garments, the Gothic elongation of her fingers, and the dreamlike foliage encircling her—evokes a poetic, otherworldly aura. Influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement, her work merges illustrative finesse with symbolic depth, standing as a jewel of early 20th-century British symbolism. While lesser-known than her male contemporaries, King’s unique fusion of narrative intensity and decorative elegance secures her place in art history as a master of lyrical storytelling through visual form.
For a home or office, this painting thrives in an intimate, contemplative space—perhaps a reading nook or a study’s accent wall. Its muted yet rich palette of ochres, greens, and dusky pinks pairs well with earthy tones, weathered wood, or vintage brass frames to enhance its Arts and Crafts roots. A mid-sized reproduction (around 24x36 inches) allows the details to shine without overwhelming; hang it adjacent to soft lighting or beside botanical prints to echo its organic motifs. In a minimalist setting, it becomes a striking focal point, while in a maximalist interior, it harmonizes with tapestries or antique ceramics. The key is balancing its romantic drama with subdued textures, letting King’s ethereal narrative cast its spell without clashing with modern aesthetics.
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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.
