Non Angli sed Angeli
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Keeley Halswelle's Non Angli sed Angeli 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
Non Angli sed Angeli by Keeley Halswelle is a captivating Victorian oil painting that exudes ethereal beauty and spiritual grace. Created in 1886 by the Scottish historical painter Keeley Halswelle (1832-1891), this masterpiece depicts a group of young English girls transformed into angelic figures, inspired by the famous quote attributed to Pope Gregory I when he first saw fair-haired Anglo-Saxon slaves in Rome. The painting showcases Halswelle's exceptional skill in Pre-Raphaelite-inspired realism, with meticulous attention to textile details and radiant complexions. The composition bathes in soft golden light, creating heavenly luminosity that became characteristic of late Victorian religious art. Though less known than his contemporaries, Halswelle's work represents an important bridge between academic painting and emerging symbolic aesthetics, particularly in British religious genre scenes of the 1880s. The National Gallery of Scotland holds preparatory studies for this work, attesting to its art historical significance.
For interior decoration, this painting would create a striking focal point in traditional or transitional spaces. The ideal placement would be a formal living room with high ceilings or a private study with rich wood paneling, where its spiritual theme encourages contemplation. Choose a gilded frame to enhance the work's golden tones, and position it where natural light can obliquely illuminate the surface to mirror the painted glow. Complementary colors like deep burgundy or forest green in surrounding fabrics will intensify the celestial hues. At its original size (approximately 120×80 cm), it commands attention as a single statement piece – avoid clustering with other artworks. In office settings, it suits executive spaces where its dignified yet tender imagery balances professional austerity with human warmth, particularly effective in law firms or academic institutions. For lighting, use adjustable spotlights at 45-degree angles to recreate the painting's divine radiance without glare.
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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.
