The Fountain of the Lions 2
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Frederick Lewis's The Fountain of the Lions 2 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
The Fountain of the Lions 2 by John Frederick Lewis transports viewers into an opulent Orientalist fantasy, brimming with intricate detail and luminous color. Painted in the mid-19th century during Lewis’s residence in Cairo, this masterpiece exemplifies Victorian Britain’s fascination with exotic Islamic architecture. The composition centers on the titular fountain’s geometric perfection, its glistening tiles reflecting light across courtyards adorned with lush vegetation and sumptuous textiles. Lewis’s hyper-detailed watercolor technique—applied with almost archaeological precision—captures every zellij mosaic and carved stucco pattern, establishing him as a pioneer of photographic realism in Orientalist painting. Historically significant for its ethnographic accuracy amidst European romanticization of the East, the work bridges documentary precision and dreamlike idealization, now housed in prestigious collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum as a defining artifact of cross-cultural artistic dialogue.
For interior spaces, this artwork’s rich palette of cobalt blues, earthy ochres, and emerald greens lends itself to layered sophistication. Hang it in a study or lounge with Moorish-inspired furnishings—think low-slung leather ottomans, hammered brass lanterns, and kilim pillows to echo its geometric motifs. The ideal display wall should have warm, muted tones like terracotta or sage green to intensify the painting’s jewel-like hues without competing. Given its likely medium-scale dimensions (characteristic of Lewis’s detailed works), position it as a focal point above a console table or between arched shelving to mimic architectural elements within the painting. In contemporary offices, pair it with minimalist black frames and clean-lined furniture for striking contrast, allowing its ornate details to command attention while maintaining visual balance.
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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.
