Temperantia 1872
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones's Temperantia 1872 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
In Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones’s 1872 masterpiece Temperantia, the viewer is transported into a dreamlike Pre-Raphaelite realm where medieval mysticism meets Victorian idealism. This tempera painting encapsulates Burne-Jones’s signature style – elongated figures moving gracefully across a flattened pictorial space, draped in flowing fabrics that ripple like liquid stained glass. As one of the four Cardinal Virtues personified (here Temperance pours water between vessels with solemn elegance), the work reflects the artist’s fascination with symbolic narratives and Arthurian revivalism during Britain’s Aesthetic Movement. The muted earth tones, gilded detailing, and intricate patterns showcase his mastery in merging Italian Quattrocento influences with Arts and Crafts sensibilities. Historically significant, Temperantia exemplifies how Burne-Jones bridged Romanticism and Symbolism, inspiring subsequent Art Nouveau designers with its harmonic linearity. Currently housed in the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, it remains a seminal work demonstrating the artist’s belief in "beauty without meaning" – where visual poetry supersedes didacticism.
When incorporating Temperantia into interior spaces, consider its meditative quality ideal for private studies or transitional hallway nooks. A gilded Arts and Crafts-style frame (5-8 cm wide) would honor its original presentation while complementing dark wood furniture or William Morris wallpapers. For contemporary settings, balance its warm umbers and ochers with Prussian blue accent walls or sage green textiles, creating chromatic dialogue with the figure’s robe. At approximately 102 × 52 cm, the painting demands eye-level hanging in spaces allowing 2-meter viewing distance – perfect above mantels or console tables. Pair it with Tiffany stained glass lamps to echo its luminous quality, or contrast its formalism with organic Brutalist ceramics for intriguing tension. In offices, position it near seating areas to inspire measured reflection, its allegorical theme subtly reinforcing professionalism.
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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.
