Lamia
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John William Waterhouse's Lamia 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 William Waterhouse's Lamia (1905) is a mesmerizing Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece that weaves haunting beauty with mythological intrigue. Inspired by Keats' 1819 poem, the painting depicts the titular serpent-woman in a moment of tragic vulnerability, her luminous figure emerging from shadows in a moonlit grove. Waterhouse's signature style—lush realism infused with Romantic melancholy—shines through the delicate rendering of Lamia's translucent drapery and the symbolic contrast between her human fragility and lurking serpentine tail. The palette of silvery blues and warm flesh tones creates an otherworldly glow, while the intricate foliage patterns echo the Arts and Crafts movement's decorative precision. As one of Waterhouse's later works, Lamia occupies a unique place in art history, bridging Victorian symbolism and emergent Art Nouveau sensibilities through its poetic tension between allure and danger.
For interiors, Lamia makes a striking statement piece that commands attention without overwhelming a space. A gilded or black Baroque-style frame would accentuate its dreamlike quality in a study or lounge, while a matte black floater frame could modernize it for contemporary offices. Ideal for medium to large walls (the original measures 91.4×57.1 cm), it thrives alongside rich textures like velvet upholstery in emerald or sapphire tones, which echo the painting's jewel-like hues. Position it as a focal point above a Chesterfield sofa or a minimalist console to let the artwork's duality of elegance and unease shine. Complement with brass candlesticks or stained-glass lamps to reinforce the Pre-Raphaelite aesthetic, ensuring surrounding decor remains subdued to avoid visual competition with Waterhouse's intricate storytelling.
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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.
