The Garden Of Opportunity
To scale 31 x 20 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted in 1901 during the height of De Morgan's artistic maturity, this work emerged from her deep engagement with Pre-Raphaelite principles and her unique interpretation of Symbolist themes. As one of the few successful female painters of the Victorian era, De Morgan had established herself as a master of allegorical subjects that explored philosophical and spiritual themes through classical mythology and contemporary moral concerns. The painting reflects her collaboration with her husband, ceramicist William De Morgan, and their shared interest in medieval and Renaissance artistic traditions. This period marked De Morgan's most confident handling of complex multi-figure compositions, where she successfully balanced narrative clarity with decorative richness, creating works that spoke to educated Victorian audiences seeking art that combined beauty with moral instruction.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 20 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1520921
Shipping, Returns & Care
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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