Pygmalion and the Image: The Godhead Fires - Edward Burne-Jones
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Description
Edward Burne-Jones's 'Pygmalion and the Image: The Godhead Fires' depicts the magical moment when Galatea comes to life, rendered in the artist's signature dreamlike Symbolist style. A beautiful and romantic fine art print for the home.
Sir Edward Burne-Jones's 'Pygmalion and the Image: The Godhead Fires' (1878) is the third painting in the Pygmalion series, a visual interpretation of the classical myth where the sculptor Pygmalion falls in love with his ivory statue, Galatea, and prays to Venus for her to come to life. This particular panel captures the pivotal moment when Galatea is imbued with life, her pallid skin gaining colour and warmth. Burne-Jones, a key figure in the Aesthetic Movement, renders the scene with a dreamlike quality, characteristic of his Symbolist style. The composition is carefully balanced, with the newly animated Galatea reaching out to Pygmalion, doves symbolising love and devotion fluttering around her feet. The muted colour palette and soft lighting enhance the ethereal atmosphere, while the meticulous detail in the figures' drapery and expressions reflects Burne-Jones's Pre-Raphaelite influences. This print offers a touch of classical romance and artistic sophistication to any space, perfect for creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere in a living room, study, or bedroom. Its timeless beauty and allegorical depth make it a captivating addition to any art collection, inviting viewers to reflect on themes of love, creation, and the transformative power of art.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
Pygmalion and the Image: The Godhead Fires - Edward Burne-Jones
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Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
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Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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Artist Biography
Edward Burne-Jones
Though closely associated with Rossetti, Burne-Jones forged his own distinct path, drawing inspiration from Arthurian romances, classical mythology, and the burgeoning Symbolist movement. His works, such as 'The Beguiling of Merlin' and 'King Cophetua and the Beggar Maid', are not mere illustrations but rather explorations of complex emotional states and timeless human dramas. He embraced decorative arts, designing stained glass, tapestries, and mosaics, believing in the unity of art and life.
Burne-Jones's influence extended far beyond his own lifetime. His emphasis on beauty, imagination, and the evocative power of art paved the way for the Aesthetic movement and later Symbolist painters. Collecting a Burne-Jones print allows one to bring a touch of medieval romance and ethereal beauty into the everyday, a reminder of the power of art to transport and transform.
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