Angel, copy of Rafael of Urbino
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Mariano Jose Maria Bernardo Fortuny y Carbo's Angel, copy of Rafael of Urbino 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
In the luminous realm of Renaissance-inspired art, Angel (copy of Raphael of Urbino) by Mariano Fortuny y Carbó emerges as a tender homage to Raphael’s divine figures, infused with 19th-century romantic sensitivity. This delicate oil study captures a celestial messenger with softly modeled cheeks and gently downcast eyes, wrapped in flowing drapery that ripples with Fortuny’s signature luminosity. Executed around 1860–70, the work reflects the Spanish master’s academic rigor at Rome’s Accademia Chigi and his reverence for Renaissance harmony, while the sfumato transitions and warm palette reveal his alignment with the Retablo style revival. Though less known than his Orientalist masterpieces, this copy anchors Fortuny’s legacy as a bridge between Old Master traditions and modern intimacy, later influencing his son’s textile designs. Its devotional quietude—reminiscent of Raphael’s Sistine Madonna angels—grants it understated significance in the revivalist movement’s narrative.
For contemporary interiors, this Angel thrives in spaces craving timeless elegance. A gilded Rococo frame would heighten its sacred character in a dimly lit library with mahogany shelves, while a minimalist floating frame could modernize it for a neutral-toned office nook. Ideal dimensions (likely 15–24 inches tall) suit intimate zones: pair it above a Louis XVI escritoire with sage-green walls to echo the angel’s earthy robes, or offset its warmth against cobalt-blue paneling for Baroque drama. In daylight, position it opposite north-facing windows to dramatize Fortuny’s pearlescent highlights, or flank it with candlestick sconces to evoke chapel solemnity. The muted ochres and pinks in the drapery harmonize with terracotta vases or Persian rugs, but avoid cluttering nearby walls—its spiritual gravity demands breathing room. For collectors, this piece whispers sophistication best appreciated at bedside or above a contemplation chair, turning any secular space into a momentary Renaissance studiolo.
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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.
