In The Golden Days
To scale 31 x 24 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the height of Strudwick's association with the second generation of Pre-Raphaelite artists, this work reflects his deep immersion in the movement's idealization of medieval life and feminine virtue. Strudwick, who had trained under Edward Burne-Jones and absorbed the influence of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, created paintings that merged archaeological precision with poetic sentiment during this period. The painting's title evokes nostalgia for an imagined past where art, music, and contemplation formed the rhythm of daily existence; the three musicians represent the classical arts of poetry, music, and painting in harmonious unity. Exhibition records from the Royal Academy and Grosvenor Gallery during the 1870s show how works like this one established Strudwick's reputation as a master of decorative symbolism, appealing to Victorian collectors who sought refuge from industrial modernity in visions of artistic idealism.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 24 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
- 1740321
Shipping, Returns & Care
Shipping & Delivery
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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 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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