Gentle Spring, c.1860 by Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys
Canvas Print - 860-SAN

Location: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, UK
Original Size: 121 × 64 cm

Gentle Spring by Sandys (c.1860) is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée canvas print. Printed with archival inks on 400 g/m² canvas and hand-varnished for UV protection, it can be made in any size up to 20.1 × 10.5 in, scaled proportionally, with optional framing. Free worldwide shipping available; unframed prints ship in 2 workdays, framed in 7 to 8. Guaranteed 100-year color durability.

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The size you set is the printed image, the part you see once the canvas is stretched. Beyond that size we add 1.2 in of blank canvas on every side, at no extra cost, so the stretcher bars have something to grip. A 20.1 × 10.5 in print therefore arrives as 22.4 × 12.8 in. Both numbers are shown in Your Selection above and change with the slider.

Yes. The slider covers every size up to 20.1 × 10.5 in, always in the proportions of the original. If you need something larger, or a size that has to fit a frame you already own, write to us with the title and the dimensions and we will tell you what is possible. Every print is made to order, so there is usually a way.

Because the original is an oil painting on canvas. We match the print medium to the original: oil paintings go on canvas, works on paper go on fine art paper. Our canvas is natural cotton, 400 g/m² Canvas, acid-free and pH neutral, and its woven texture gives the most natural impression of Sandys's original oil painting. The finish is satin/gloss, which keeps the depth of the dark tones the way varnish does on a painting in a museum; a matte canvas looks dull and pale next to it. More about our print media.

Start with the original, which measures 121 × 64 cm. A print at or near that size reads the way the artist judged it. Printing smaller is easy; enlarging a small original changes its character. For the wall, above a sofa or a sideboard aim for two thirds to three quarters of the furniture width, and hang the center at eye level. Cut paper to size and tape it to the wall before you order. The original hangs in Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, UK. Full size guide.
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About the Painting

Anthony Frederick Augustus Sandys, a celebrated Pre-Raphaelite artist, captures the essence of renewal and rejuvenation in his 1860 oil painting "Gentle Spring." The painting depicts an ethereal maiden embodying the spirit of the season, standing gracefully amidst a verdant landscape. Draped in diaphanous white garments delicately adorned with floral accents, she exudes an aura of purity and vitality.

Sandys' meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate depiction of her flowing dress and the vibrant flora that surrounds her. The soft folds of her attire, seemingly caressed by a gentle breeze, enhance her serene and stately presence. A crown of delicate blossoms rests upon her golden tresses, echoing the symbiotic relationship between the maiden and the blooming world she inhabits.

Behind her, an arc of a rainbow spans the sky, symbolizing hope and the cyclical nature of seasons. This visual metaphor enriches the painting's narrative, reinforcing the idea of spring as a time of promise and resurgence. The artist's palette, rich in greens and pastels, accentuates the freshness of the scene, immersing the viewer in the tranquil beauty of springtime.

The gentle tilt of the maiden’s head and her serene expression invite a sense of calm and contemplation, as if she is listening to the whispers of nature around her. Butterflies flutter about, adding a touch of whimsical charm and reinforcing the theme of transformation and rebirth.

Sandys' "Gentle Spring" is not just a visual representation but a poetic ode to the season's delicate allure, masterfully encapsulating the harmony and renewal that springtime brings. The painting stands as a testament to Sandys' ability to blend realism with romanticism, creating a work that resonates with both beauty and symbolic depth.

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