The Yellow Rose
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir Samuel Luke Fildes's The Yellow Rose 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
The Yellow Rose by Sir Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927) is a captivating Victorian-era genre painting suffused with delicate luminosity. Painted circa 1883 during Fildes' mature period, this intimate oil study showcases his mastery of Pre-Raphaelite influenced realism combined with sentimental narrative charm. The composition focuses on a young woman in profile, her porcelain skin glowing against the titular yellow rose she contemplates—a symbol of fleeting beauty and romantic promise during the Victorian language of flowers. Fildes' meticulous brushwork renders the play of natural light across textures: the satin sheen of her striped dress, the velveteen rose petals, and the subtle depth of her thoughtful expression. Though less celebrated than his social realist works like Applicants to a Casual Ward, this piece exemplifies Fildes' virtuosity in domestic scenes and established him as a bridge between narrative painting and early impressionistic sensitivity to light.
For interior placement, this 24×20 inch artwork shines in transitional spaces like sunlit reading nooks or vanity areas where its warm palette enhances cream walls or walnut wood tones. The golden rose creates natural color marriages with mustard velvet armchairs or ochre accent pillows in contemporary settings, while the painting's intimate scale suits gallery wall arrangements beside smaller Dutch floral still lifes. In home offices, position it where soft northern light parallels the painted illumination, perhaps above a Georgian-style writing desk with brass candlestick lamps to echo its Victorian heritage. The artwork's contemplative mood makes it ideal for bedrooms when paired with linen drapes in sage green—a complementary hue to the rose's golden warmth. For commercial spaces, consider gilt frames that amplify the work's luminous quality in boutique hotel lobbies or tearooms seeking period 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.
