Patria, Fides, Amor
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Miguel Carbonell Y Selva's Patria, Fides, Amor 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
Miguel Carbonell Y Selva’s Patria, Fides, Amor (1899) is a stirring Academicist allegory that epitomizes late 19th-century Spanish patriotic idealism. The painting’s rich palette and meticulous figurative technique—hallmarks of Carbonell’s training at Barcelona’s Escola de la Llotja—depict three symbolic female forms embodying Homeland, Faith, and Love amidst classical drapery and laurel wreaths. The luminous skin tones against dark backgrounds recall Baroque chiaroscuro, while the compositional symmetry nods to Renaissance tradition, creating a solemn yet hopeful atmosphere tinged with fin-de-siècle romanticism. Commissioned during Spain’s post-1898 "Disaster" national reckoning, this work holds historical significance as visual rhetoric of cultural renewal, bridging Pre-Raphaelite sentimentalism and emergent Modernisme. Today, it’s showcased in Barcelona’s Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya as a prime example of Catalan Academic painting’s emotional potency.
For decor applications, Patria, Fides, Amor’s 200x150cm dimensions demand a focal wall in formal spaces—consider a study with mahogany millwork or a corporate lobby flanked by neoclassical columns. The burgundy and ochre tones in the figures’ draperies pair elegantly with Farrow & Ball’s "India Yellow" walls or deep-green velvets à la Morris & Co. textiles. Frame it in a 4-inch gilt compo frame with acanthus detailing to accentuate its Academic pedigree, ensuring the bottom edge hangs at 145cm for optimal viewing. In contemporary settings, balance its ornate style with streamlined Louis XVI armchairs and a Murano glass chandelier—the contrast will heighten the painting’s narrative grandeur while preventing visual clutter. For offices, position it opposite floor-to-ceiling windows; northern light will dramatize Carbonell’s masterful tonal gradations without UV damage.
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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.
