Going Away
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Dalby's Going Away 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
John Dalby's Going Away is a poignant Victorian-era oil painting that masterfully captures the melancholic beauty of departure. Created circa 1880, this signature work exemplifies Dalby's narrative realism—a style bridging Pre-Raphaelite detail with sentimental genre painting. The scene depicts a veiled woman poised at a doorway, her gloved hand hesitating on the latch while sunlight filters through stained glass, casting jewel-toned patterns across her black mourning dress. This interplay of light and emotional tension reveals Dalby's academic training at the Royal Academy, where he absorbed techniques of Dutch Golden Age interior scenes. Though lesser-known than his contemporary Marcus Stone, Dalby's domestic vignettes became documentations of Victorian social rituals, with Going Away particularly noted for its symbolic use of thresholds—both physical and metaphorical—in representing women's transitional life moments during England's Industrial Revolution.
For interior spaces, Going Away commands attention best as a focal piece in traditional studies or transitional-style offices. The painting's muted teal-and-amber palette pairs elegantly with Chesterfield leather furnishings or walnut wainscoting, while its standard 24×36 inch dimensions suit placement above mantels or behind desks. In contemporary settings, frame it in slender black gilt to bridge periods, allowing its emotional depth to contrast with minimalist decor. The work's vertical composition creates ideal sightlines when hung at 57-60 inches from floor to center—perfect for contemplative spaces where viewers can appreciate its intricate lace detailing. For color continuity, introduce mercury glass lamps or Persian rug accents echoing its dominant Prussian blues and burnt sienna tones. As daylight shifts, the painting's inherent chiaroscuro performs beautifully in north-facing rooms, making it particularly suited to libraries or reception areas seeking layered historical resonance.
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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.
