The Good Night Kiss
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Robert Hughes's The Good Night Kiss 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
Edward Robert Hughes’ The Good Night Kiss (c.1888) is a hauntingly ethereal Pre-Raphaelite masterpiece that captures a twilight moment of tender intimacy between a mother and child. Bathed in soft luminescence, the painting’s dreamlike atmosphere is heightened by Hughes’ meticulous attention to detail—delicate brushstrokes render the mother’s flowing gown and the child’s translucent wings, evoking a sense of celestial serenity. Drawing on Symbolist influences, the work transcends literal storytelling, inviting interpretations of maternal love as both earthly and divine. As a student of watercolorist Albert Goodwin and assistant to William Holman Hunt, Hughes bridged Victorian romanticism and early modernist experimentation. Though less renowned than his peers, this work exemplifies the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood’s revival of medieval motifs and emotional intensity, securing its place as a jewel of late 19th-century British art.
For interiors, The Good Night Kiss’s muted palette of pearl grays and blush pinks demands consideration. In a bedroom or nursery, a gilded oval frame (echoing its original exhibition style) would amplify its lyrical quality against sage green or dove gray walls. Select a mid-size reproduction (approx. 24”x36”) to preserve the intimacy of Hughes’ miniature-like details—larger formats may overwhelm. Pair with streamlined Art Nouveau furnishings or a tufted chaise to balance its ornate romanticism; avoid competing patterns. In offices, position it adjacent to warmer-toned artworks (like Burne-Jones studies) for tonal harmony. The painting’s moonlit glow pairs exceptionally with matte brass lighting fixtures, creating a contemplative vignette ideal for spaces prioritizing tranquility over vibrancy.
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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.
