Peace Concluded
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir John Everett Millais's Peace Concluded 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
Peace Concluded (1856) by Sir John Everett Millais is a visually arresting masterpiece that exudes both tenderness and quiet triumph. Set in a sunlit Victorian interior, the painting depicts a wounded Crimean War officer embraced by his wife as their children play with war souvenirs—a powerful contrast between domestic tranquility and distant conflict. Created during Millais' Pre-Raphaelite period, the work showcases his signature hyper-detailed realism, particularly in the intricate patterns of fabrics and the luminous rendering of natural light through lace curtains. The symbolic details—a dove carrying an olive branch on the wall, the discarded newspaper titled "PEACE"—subtly announce the war's end while keeping focus on the family's intimate reunion. As one of Millais' first paintings after resigning from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, it marks his transition toward more mainstream Victorian subjects while maintaining technical brilliance, making it significant in understanding British art's evolution during industrialization.
For interior placement, this 45.7 × 61 cm oil painting commands attention in spaces craving warmth and historical depth. Its rich crimson drapery and gold frames harmonize perfectly with traditional or maximalist decors—consider hanging it between walnut bookshelves in a study or above a Chesterfield sofa in a formal living room. The palette (dominated by regal red, creamy whites, and soft blues) pairs elegantly with Farrow & Ball's "Bamboozle" red walls or muted gray-beige tones like "Elephant's Breath." Opt for gilded or dark wood frames to echo its Victorian origins, ensuring proportional balance—avoid oversized walls where its narrative detail might get lost. In offices, it lends gravitas to executive spaces when flanked by brass task lamps, its themes of resolution resonating in negotiation rooms. For scale accuracy, maintain at least one meter of clear wall space around it to let its emotional narrative breathe.
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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.
