Four Scenes From The Legend Of The Briar Rose
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones's Four Scenes From The Legend Of The Briar Rose 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
Step into the enchanted world of The Legend of the Briar Rose series by Sir Edward Burne-Jones, where time stands still in a hauntingly beautiful fairytale tableau. Created between 1870-1890, this Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece reimagines Sleeping Beauty’s myth through four medieval-style panels, each pulsating with symbolic details – armored knights frozen mid-motion, maidens slumped over looms, and cascading briars glistening with gilded highlights. The paintings glow with Burne-Jones’ signature muted palette of dusky pinks and moss greens, achieving a poetic melancholy that bridges Romanticism and the Arts & Crafts movement. As the pinnacle of the artist’s career, this series revolutionized Victorian narrative painting by transforming fairytales into profound allegories of desire and mortality, now housed in Buscot Park and recognized as among Britain’s most important artistic treasures.
For contemporary interiors, these works demand careful staging. The ideal setting would involve a library or study with wood-paneled walls, where the paintings’ jewel tones harmonize with leather-bound books and mahogany furniture. Opt for substantial wall space (each original panel measures ~152 x 61cm) and pair with William Morris textiles in botanical patterns to echo the intricate brambles. In modern offices, high-resolution giclée reproductions could anchor a minimalist space when framed in slim black oak and spotlit to accentuate the metallic accents. Avoid competing colors like bright blues – instead, pull the burgundy from the knights’ cloaks into upholstery or a Persian rug. For smaller spaces, select The Court of the Sleeping Princess panel as a focal point above a writing desk, its vertical composition creating illusion of height while the sleeping figures inspire quiet contemplation.
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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.
