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About the Artwork
Painted during Strudwick's mature period in 1888, this canvas represents his complete mastery of the Pre-Raphaelite aesthetic while developing his own distinctive approach to symbolic narrative. Unlike his contemporaries who favored literary subjects, Strudwick created an entirely personal mythology in this work, the numerical title suggesting deeper esoteric meaning that art historians continue to debate. The painting emerged during a pivotal moment when the artist was moving beyond direct Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood influence toward his own contemplative vision; the work was immediately acquired by a private collector and remained hidden from public view for nearly a century. This piece demonstrates Strudwick's unique ability to infuse domestic interiors with spiritual significance, transforming a simple seated figure into an icon of medieval mysticism.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 22 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
- 1740121
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
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Every piece is made to order and ships by the next business day (Monday–Friday). Standard ground delivery typically arrives 3–5 business days after shipment, so most orders are on your wall within a week of ordering.
Returns & The Love-It Guarantee
We want every Canvas Classic to find the right home. If your piece doesn't live up to the expectation we set, return it within 30 days for a full refund: no questions, no restocking fee, no shipping charges on us.
Pieces that arrive damaged in transit are replaced or refunded immediately. Email our team with a photo within 7 days of receipt.
Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every piece ships with hanging hardware.
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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