Love Locked Out 1889

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Love Locked Out 1889", originally brought to life by the talented Anna Lea Merritt. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Anna Lea Merritt and his artistic vision.

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"Love Locked Out" is an oil painting by the American artist Anna Lea Merritt, completed in 1889. The work is notable for its poignant subject matter and its place within the context of 19th-century art, particularly as a creation of a female artist in a predominantly male-dominated field. The painting depicts a young, winged Cupid attempting to open the door of a mausoleum, symbolizing the barrier between life and death, and the enduring power of love even in the face of mortality.

The painting was created as a memorial to Merritt's husband, Henry Merritt, who was also her art critic and mentor, and whom she lost just a few months after their marriage. The work's emotional depth and the personal significance it held for the artist add layers of meaning to its interpretation. "Love Locked Out" is often seen as an expression of Anna Lea Merritt's grief and her contemplation on the separation caused by death, as well as her belief in love's ability to transcend it.

Measuring approximately 115.6 cm by 64.1 cm, the painting is characterized by its soft color palette and the tender representation of Cupid, which contrasts with the somber theme of the work. The painting was well-received and became one of Merritt's most famous works, allowing her to gain recognition at a time when female artists struggled for acknowledgment and acceptance in the art world.

"Love Locked Out" was exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London in 1890, and it was the first painting by a woman artist acquired for the British national collection through the Chantrey Bequest, ensuring its place in the public domain and securing Merritt's reputation as a significant figure in the art of her time. Today, the painting is held in the collection of Tate Britain and remains an important example of Victorian art, as well as a testament to Anna Lea Merritt's skill and emotional depth as an artist.

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