The Annunciation, c.1858 by Arthur Hughes
Canvas Print - 784-HUA
Location: Museum and Art Gallery, Birmingham, United KingdomOriginal Size: 61.3 x 35.9 cm
Giclée Canvas Print | $48.70 USD
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*Max printing size: 35.4 x 21.3 in
*Not available for framing
"The Annunciation" will be custom-printed for your order using the latest giclée printing technology. This technique ensures that the Canvas Print captures an exceptional level of detail, showcasing vibrant and vivid colors with remarkable clarity.
Our use of the finest quality, fine-textured canvas lends art reproductions a painting-like appearance. Combined with a satin-gloss coating, it delivers exceptional print outcomes, showcasing vivid colors, intricate details, deep blacks, and impeccable contrasts. The canvas structure is also highly compatible with canvas stretching frames, further enhancing its versatility.
To ensure proper stretching of the artwork on the stretcher-bar, we add additional blank borders around the printed area on all sides.
Our printing process utilizes cutting-edge technology and employs the Giclée printmaking method, ensuring exceptional quality. The colors undergo independent verification, guaranteeing a lifespan of over 100 years.
Please note that there are postal restrictions limiting the size of framed prints to a maximum of 28 inches along the longest side of the painting. If you desire a larger art print, we recommend utilizing the services of your local framing studio.
*It is important to mention that the framing option is unavailable for certain paintings, such as those with oval or round shapes.
If you select a frameless art print of "The Annunciation" by Arthur Hughes, it will be prepared for shipment within 48 hours. However, if you prefer a framed artwork, the printing and framing process will typically require approximately 7-8 days before it is ready to be shipped.
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Painting Information
In Hughes' "The Annunciation", we're thrust into a lush garden scene that's bursting with Pre-Raphaelite fervor. The painting practically hums with verdant life - leafy boughs frame the central figures like nature's own cathedral.
Our eyes are drawn to two figures. One, dressed in white, seems to glow with an otherworldly radiance. Is it the angel Gabriel? His golden hair and flowing robe certainly suggest divine origin. The other figure, clad in rich purple, seems more earthly. Her posture speaks volumes - head bowed, hands clasped. She's Mary, I'd wager, receiving world-changing news.
Hughes has a knack for detail that borders on obsession. Every petal and leaf is rendered with painstaking care. It's as if he's trying to capture the very essence of an English garden in full bloom. The effect is captivating, if a touch cloying.
What fascinates me most is the interplay of light. The angel figure seems to emit a soft luminescence, while dappled sunlight filters through the leaves above. It creates an atmosphere of reverence and mystery - fitting for such a momentous biblical scene.
There's a dreamlike quality to the whole affair. The colors are vivid yet somehow ethereal. It's Pre-Raphaelite romanticism turned up to eleven, with a healthy dose of Victorian sentimentality thrown in for good measure.
Is it subtle? Not in the slightest. But there's an undeniable charm to Hughes' wide-eyed sincerity. He believed in the power of beauty, and by God, he was determined to share it with the world - one meticulously painted leaf at a time.
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