A Group Of Thirteen Sri Lankan Scenes
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of William Wright Beling's A Group Of Thirteen Sri Lankan Scenes 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
William Wright Beling's A Group of Thirteen Sri Lankan Scenes is a captivating series that transports viewers to the lush landscapes and vibrant cultural tapestry of colonial Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Executed with delicate precision and a keen ethnographic eye, Beling's watercolors blend Victorian documentary realism with the romanticized exoticism characteristic of 19th-century Orientalist art. The collection likely originated during Beling's tenure as a British colonial official (1850s-70s), capturing temple rituals, rural livelihoods, and misty mountain vistas with both poetic softness and anthropological detail. While Beling remains lesser-known than peers like Marianne North, this series holds historical significance as a visually arresting—if inherently colonial—record of Sri Lanka's natural and social heritage. The muted earth tones punctuated by jewel-like accents (saffron monks' robes, emerald paddy fields) create a dreamlike rhythm across the panels, inviting quiet contemplation of a world balanced between serenity and imperial gaze.
For interior settings, these works excel in studies or executive offices where their narrative depth rewards close viewing. Frame the ensemble as a grid in matte black frames to underscore their archival gravitas, ideally along a taupe or olive-green wall that echoes the paintings' organic palette. A single panel (approx. 30x40cm) makes an intriguing focal point above a mid-century teak desk, its botanical details harmonizing with indoor plants like fiddle-leaf figs. In contemporary spaces, balance the traditional subject matter with clean-lined furniture and textured neutrals—pair with a charcoal leather Chesterfield or a sisal rug to ground the compositions. Avoid overcrowding; let Beling's panoramic vignettes "breathe" with at least 60cm clearance from other artworks. Strategic spotlighting will enhance the watercolors' translucent layers, particularly effective in north-facing rooms where soft daylight complements their weathered charm.
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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.
