King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones's King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid 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 dreamlike realm of Pre-Raphaelite art, King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1884) stands as a luminous symbol of idealized love and medieval revival. The painting, inspired by a 16th-century ballad, depicts a moment of transformative devotion—an African king humbly kneeling before a radiant beggar maiden, her bare feet contrasting with his jeweled armor, their figures bathed in golden light against a Byzantine-inspired throne. Burne-Jones masterfully blends Art Nouveau’s flowing lines with Pre-Raphaelite attention to detail, creating a tapestry-like surface where every embroidery thread and stained-glass hue feels palpable. Now housed in Tate Britain, this work epitomizes the late 19th-century British aesthetic movement, challenging industrial modernity with its poetic escapism. Its compositional harmony—the descending diagonal from the maid’s face to Cophetua’s bowed head—has influenced symbolist painters and fantasy illustrators alike.
For contemporary spaces, this masterpiece demands thoughtful placement. Its vertical format (293.4 × 135.9 cm) suits high-ceilinged entryways or library walls, where viewers can appreciate the intricate narrative details. Frame it in an ornate gold or oxidized silver molding to echo the painting’s metallic accents, or opt for a minimalist floating frame for modern contrast. The dominant palette of burnt gold, deep greens, and ivory pairs beautifully with mahogany furnishings or sage-green walls, while the jewel tones invite velvet upholstery in emerald or ruby. In offices, position it as a focal point behind a desk to symbolize egalitarian ideals—its luminous glow contrasts strikingly with matte black or charcoal backdrops. Avoid overcrowding; let it reign solo or alongside Burne-Jones’ preparatory sketches in a curated cluster, maintaining 1.5x the painting’s width as breathing space. The scene’s romantic idealism makes it ideal for private studies or spas, where its meditative quality enhances tranquility.
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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.
