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17 – John Melhuish Strudwick, 1888 - Canvas Classics
  • 17 – John Melhuish Strudwick, 1888 - Canvas Classics
17 – John Melhuish Strudwick, 1888

17 – John Melhuish Strudwick, 1888

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Product Details

The Art You'll Love, The Quality You Deserve

Museum-Quality Reproduction: Giclée printing on archival-grade Fredrix canvas provides rich, lasting colors that will stay beautiful for a lifetime.

  • Free Shipping: Free shipping on all orders to the continental United States of America.

  • Unconditional Guarantee: If you don't love your new art, return it and we'll give you a full refund, that's the Canvas Classics Guarantee.

  • Hand-Embellished for Authenticity: Our artisans hand-embellish each painting with clear gesso, adding subtle brushstroke texture and dimensionality that brings the artwork to life. You can feel and see difference.

  • Ready to Hang, Right Away: Your Canvas Classics painting includes hanging hardware so you can hang it right away.

  • Proudly Made in the USA: Every Canvas Classics painting is made to order with care and precision in our own studio in North Florida. Check out the video below!
Artwork Description

17 by John Melhuish Strudwick, 1888

Framed Canvas Art

Within an ornate Gothic interior, a solitary figure in crimson silk robes occupies an elaborately carved wooden settle, her contemplative gaze directed beyond the leaded glass windows. "17" presents Strudwick's most enigmatic work, where deep burgundy and gold tones dominate the composition against the rich mahogany woodwork and scattered manuscripts. The artist's meticulous attention to medieval architectural details—from the intricate lattice windows to the carved heraldic motifs—creates a sanctified atmosphere where time appears suspended. Golden afternoon light filters through the diamond-paned glass, casting geometric shadows across the figure's serene countenance and illuminating the luxurious textures of her flowing garments.

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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.

Our museum-grade giclee process captures the extraordinary subtlety of Strudwick's glazing technique, preserving the delicate transitions from the deep crimson shadows in the fabric folds to the warm amber highlights dancing across the carved woodwork. Every precise detail—from the individual panes of leaded glass to the intricate Gothic tracery—emerges with the clarity that standard reproductions sacrifice for speed and cost. The full tonal spectrum, from the profound umber depths of the settle's shadows to the brilliant gold accents catching the window light, maintains the painting's contemplative power through our archival cotton canvas and specialized pigment system. Our ornate composite frame, finished in antique gold with burgundy undertones, harmonizes perfectly with the painting's rich medieval palette while providing the substantial presence this masterwork demands.
When will I get my order?

All artwork is made to order. Please allow our artisans and framers 1 business day to produce and ship your new artwork. Standard shipping is free via FedEx/UPS.
Materials + Care
  • Canvas Classics uses premium materials at every step of production so that your artwork will last a lifetime with appropriate care.
  • Sustainably sourced Appalaching poplar stretcher frames
  • Archival quality Fredrix Canvas.
  • Premium, imported resin moulding.
  • Care for your artwork by dusting with a dry cloth. If need be, use a cloth dampened with water for more serious spills. Do NOT use any type of cleaning agent on the frame or print.
Shipping + Returns

Free Shipping to the continental United States.

We strive to produce and ship all orders in a timely manner. We aim to ship within one business day of your purchase. All orders are shipped from North Florida via FedEx/UPS.

Satisfaction guaranteed. If at any point within the first 30 days of receiving your artwork, you are not fully satisfied, let us know and we'll send you a return label for the original box you received your artwork in and refund your entire purchase price.

The Process

Click below to see the quality that goes into a Canvas Classics reproduction.

Digital Restoration

Fredrix Canvas with HP Latex Inks

Poplar Stretcher Frame

Premium Resin Frames

Perfect Corners

Hand Stretched

Hand Embellished

Assembled With Pride

Dust Cover and Wire Hardware

Quality Assurance and Packing

Digital Restoration

Fredrix Canvas with HP Latex Inks

Poplar Stretcher Frame

Premium Resin Frames

Perfect Corners

Hand Stretched

Hand Embellished

Assembled With Pride

Dust Cover and Wire Hardware

Quality Assurance and Packing

Digital Restoration

Many older painting have lost their vibrancy with age as varnish yellows and dirt accumulates. Our artisans use the latest in digital technology to restore these masterpieces to their former glory.

Fredrix Canvas with HP Latex Inks

All of our reproductions are printed on archival quality Fredrix poly/cotton blend canvas for longevity and vibrancy. This canvas has a more traditional look and feel compared to the 100% polyester "canvas" used by some competitors .

HP Latex Inks are non toxic and environmentally friendly compared to harsh, solvent based inks while still providing excellent range throughout the color gamut.

Poplar Stretcher Frame

Our stretcher frame is kiln dried Poplar that has been sustainably harvested from sawmills in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia and is Appalachian Hardwood Verified Sustainable by the AMHI.

This is the best stretcher frame available and is far superior to the MDF and imported pine used by many competitors.

Premium Resin Frames

We exclusively use premium resin frames imported from South Korea, the world leader in this frame type. See The Frame for more information.

Frames are cut by our craftsmen on industry standard 14" Pistorious Double Miter saws for perfect cuts every time.

Perfect Corners

Frames and stretcher frames are joined carefully and precisely by our trained staff. We use only the finest in programmable, Italian joiners for all of our frames.

Hand Stretched

Our canvases are stretched by hand for an authentic touch of Old World craftsmanship.

Hand Embellished

Our artisans add clear gesso embellishments over the entire canvas to bring an unrivaled level of authenticity to our reproductions. The embellishments add a depth and dimensionality that is breathtaking.

Assembled With Pride

The stretched and embellished canvas is carefully secured to the frame with furniture grade staples and plywood corner gussets are added to the frame for additional structural integrity.

Dust Cover and Wire Hardware

A kraft paper dust cover is added to the back of the artwork for a clean, professional finish and a stout wire and hanging hardware is installed for ease of hanging when you receive your Canvas Classics painting.

Quality Assurance and Packing

Your artwork is given a final quality assurance check before it is professionally packed for shipping to its new forever home.

We pack incredibly well, but parcel services can be hard on any package. If you receive your artwork with any damage, please let us know immediately and we'll help get the issue resolved.

Here is a video showing the process from start to finish.

Made in America

Made to order, by American artisans in North Florida.

Premium Materials

Quality is everything, if it wouldn't go in our home, we won't ship it.

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