Love locked out
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Merritt, Anne Lea's Love locked out 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
Anna Lea Merritt’s Love Locked Out (1890) is a hauntingly poetic depiction of longing and loss, rendered with delicate Pre-Raphaelite grace. The painting shows Cupid—traditionally mischievous—as a melancholic child barred from a tomb, his golden wings slumped in defeat. Bathed in muted moonlight against weathered stone, the scene exudes a quiet sorrow, amplified by Merritt’s meticulous realism and symbolic use of ivy (eternity) and the extinguished torch (death). Created shortly after her husband’s passing, the work transcends personal grief to explore universal themes of love’s fragility. Though often overshadowed by male contemporaries, Merritt’s oeuvre, including this rare foray into mythological subjects, challenges Victorian gender norms and offers a nuanced female perspective in 19th-century allegorical art. The painting’s critical acclaim solidified her status as the first woman to receive a British public mural commission.
For interior harmony, Love Locked Out thrives in contemplative spaces—a study lined with leather-bound books or a bedroom’s accent wall, where its subdued palette of slate blues and warm greys complements both traditional and transitional décors. Opt for a gilded frame to echo the painting’s mortal-celestial tension and pair it with textured fabrics like velvet or linen in taupe or sage to balance its emotional weight. At 40x30 inches (approximate reproduction size), it commands attention without overwhelming smaller rooms. Flank it with Art Nouveau sconces to enhance its romantic lyricism, or contrast its solemnity with modernist furniture for a layered narrative. Avoid high-traffic areas; this is a piece meant for introspective encounters, much like the artist’s own journey.
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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.
