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Paolo and Francesca* by George Frederic Watts
Acquire a famous painting reproduction freezing the embrace of these young lovers
Deploying a lyrical breath of rare intensity, the vast composition titled “Paolo and Francesca” bears witness to the creative genius and aesthetic sensitivity of George Frédéric Watts. Through this dramatic scene, the painter expresses the fusion of souls facing eternity. He offers a striking romantic vision where drapery movement accompanies character deep melancholy.
Horizontally framed, the work highlights the elongation of two immobile lovers carried away by an invisible wind. The woman with a very fresh face rests asleep on the chest of the young man draped in a light grey cloak covering his head. The partial nudity of the male torso responds to the immaculate whiteness of the female tunic spreading in successive waves toward the left side. Dark background shades of brown and ochre envelop the couple in a mystical, enchanting atmosphere. Subdued light caresses peaceful faces, highlighting gesture grace and the moving tenderness of their eternal union.
The artistic excellence of George Frédéric Watts lies in the sculptural rendering of bodies and sought-after pastel tone harmony. His perfect mastery of horizontal composition brings remarkable poetic breadth to this mythical embrace.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PAINTING :
- Oil painting reproduction made by hand on a coton canvas.
- The choice of the formats is possible from the options of the article with the possibility of ordering your custom format.
- The delay for the making of the reproduction is about 3 or 4 weeks but this delay can be extended by the painter if necessary.
- Shipping time are approximately 10 to 15 business days by NORMAL delivery and 5 to 6 business days by EXPRESS delivery.