The Babylonian Marriage Market 1875
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edwin Longsden Long's The Babylonian Marriage Market 1875 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
Edwin Longsden Long’s The Babylonian Marriage Market (1875) transports viewers to an imagined ancient world brimming with opulence and intrigue. This large-scale oil painting captures a dramatic scene inspired by Herodotus’s description of Babylonian marriage auctions, where women were bid upon based on beauty. Long masterfully blends Orientalist fascination with historical detail, presenting a lavish architectural setting adorned with intricate carvings and vivid textiles. The composition centers on rows of seated women, their expressions ranging from resignation to hope, while wealthy merchants assess them—a provocative commentary on gender and power. Painted in Long’s signature Academic style with precise realism and rich color, the work epitomizes Victorian Britain’s obsession with exoticism and antiquity. It was critically acclaimed in its time, solidifying Long’s reputation and reflecting the era’s taste for grand narrative paintings. Today, it remains a striking example of 19th-century Orientalist art, housed at the Royal Holloway collection, inviting both admiration and discourse on colonial perspectives.
For interiors, The Babylonian Marriage Market lends grandeur to spacious rooms with classical or eclectic decor. Its warm palette of terracottas, ochres, and blues pairs well with dark wood furniture, velvet upholstery, or Persian rugs, creating a luxurious yet historic ambiance. Ideal for a formal study, gallery wall, or office lobby, the artwork commands attention—opt for a prominent placement above a mantel or as a focal point in minimalist settings for contrast. A large reproduction (near original dimensions of 122 x 181 cm) ensures legibility; balance its drama with subdued walls or metallic accents like gold frames. For modernity, juxtapose it with sleek lighting or neutral textures to let the painting’s narrative shine while avoiding visual competition with bold patterns.
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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.
