An Angel Playing a Flageolet
-
About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones's An Angel Playing a Flageolet 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.
-
Original Description
In "An Angel Playing a Flageolet," Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones transports the viewer into an ethereal realm where music and divinity intertwine. Created between 1878-1882 during the height of the Pre-Raphaelite movement, the painting features a celestial being with delicate wings, draped in flowing robes that cascade like liquid moonlight. The angel's slender fingers coax melancholy notes from the flageolet (a Renaissance-era flute), while its tilted head and half-closed eyes suggest a trance-like state of musical rapture. Rendered in Burne-Jones's signature style – elongated figures, flattened perspectives inspired by Italian frescoes, and jewel-toned colors – the work exemplifies Victorian romanticism's fascination with medievalism and symbolism. As part of the artist's famed "musical angel" series, it occupies a significant place in British Aesthetic Movement, showcasing how Pre-Raphaelitism evolved from detailed naturalism toward more abstract, mood-driven compositions. The muted gold background resembles gilded manuscript illuminations, reinforcing the spiritual atmosphere that made Burne-Jones a bridge between Romanticism and Art Nouveau.
For interior settings, this artwork radiates quiet sophistication in studies, music rooms, or minimalist lounge areas. Its vertical composition (typical dimensions around 100x50cm) suits narrow wall spaces between bookshelves or above console tables. Frame it in an antique gold leaf frame with subtle distressing to echo the painting's medieval inspirations, or opt for matte black for contemporary contrast. The work's dominant hues – celadon greens and peachy skin tones – pair elegantly with Farrow & Ball's "French Gray" walls or sage green velvet upholstery. In offices, position it where soft lighting can recreate the painting's luminous glow, perhaps near a reading nook with a leather Chesterfield. Smaller giclée reproductions work well as part of a salon-style gallery wall when combined with botanical prints or Arts & Crafts metallware. Avoid busy patterns nearby; let the angel's serene presence anchor the space by keeping surrounding decor tactile yet restrained – think limestone textures, hammered brass accents, and raw silk draperies in neutral tones.
-
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.
-
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.
