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Virgil reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia
by Jean-Joseph Taillasson, 1787
Virgil reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia (1787) is a painting by Jean-Joseph Taillasson, one of the masters of Neoclassicism. The original hangs in the National Gallery.
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- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Jean-Joseph Taillasson
- Year
- 1787
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Original
- National Gallery
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Virgil reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia by Jean-Joseph Taillasson (1787) depicts Virgil, Augustus, Octavia the Younger. The original hangs in the National Gallery.
Your ArtLogia Virgil reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Neoclassicism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Jean-Joseph Taillasson (1745–1809) was a French painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Jean-Joseph Taillasson hang in collections such as the National Gallery.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Jean-Joseph Taillasson (1745–1809)
Jean-Joseph Taillasson (1745–1809) was a French painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by Jean-Joseph Taillasson hang in collections such as the National Gallery.
More by Jean-Joseph TaillassonQuestions
Is this Virgil reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Virgil reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Virgil reading the Aeneid to Augustus and Octavia?
The original by Jean-Joseph Taillasson (1787) is in the National Gallery. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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