Ever Ours

Dimensions (cm):
213cm wide x 122cm tall (unframed)
Dimensions (in):
84 inches wide x 48 inches tall (unframed)
Surface:
Canvas - 12oz Cotton Duck on sustainable hardwood stretcher bars, crafted from certified hardwood plantations.
Frame:
Frameless umber painted edge - framing available on request
Medium:
Acrylic - ASTM 1 & 2
Finish:
Krylon Matt Finish
Signed:
Signed front and back with Certificate of Authenticity

Immortal Beloved letter by Ludwig van Beethoven, 6–7 July 1812

In July 1812, in the quiet hours between performances and travel, Beethoven wrote a letter to a woman he called only his Immortal Beloved. The letter was found among his personal papers after his death and has remained one of the great mysteries of music and love.

The letter is written in three parts: morning, afternoon, and evening, as if thinking of her returned with each passing hour. What makes it so enduring is its private declaration of unwavering love, revealing Beethoven’s deep emotional and spiritual bond with a woman he could not be with, yet could never let go of.

Historians have speculated on her identity for centuries. Antonie Brentano, Josephine Brunsvik, and others have all been named. But Beethoven never told the world who she was, and so the mystery lives on.

 

My angel, my all, my very self.

Only a few words today, written with pencil.

Why this deep sorrow, where necessity speaks?

Can our love endure without sacrifices, without longing, without demanding everything from us?

You are my life. My all.

Oh continue to love me, never misjudge the most faithful heart of your beloved.

Ever thine.

Ever mine.

Ever ours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the specifications for Ever Ours?

Ever Ours measures 213cm wide by 122cm tall, unframed, part of the Parch collection. Acrylic paint is applied to 12oz cotton duck canvas over sustainable hardwood stretcher bars. The piece is left unframed with an umber painted edge, though framing is available on request with a matt archival coating and is signed on the front and back. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the artwork. Avoid hanging Ever Ours in direct sunlight or humid rooms to protect its layered surface.

Lee J Morgan Art offers free domestic shipping across Australia for Ever Ours. If you are ordering from overseas, contact us directly to arrange international shipping. Framing takes place once your order is placed, with a two week turnaround before your artwork is ready to leave the studio. Please allow this additional framing time on top of standard delivery when planning for Ever Ours to arrive. We will keep you updated throughout the process so you know exactly when to expect your new piece.

Yes, Ever Ours can be viewed in person by appointment at the studio in northwestern Sydney. Booking a visit lets you see the warm neutral, soft stone and parchment tones in natural light and get a genuine sense of scale before buying. Contact Lee J Morgan Art to arrange a suitable time. We are also happy to bring out other pieces from the collection so you can compare colours and finishes side by side during your visit.

Ever Ours is a large-scale piece at 213cm by 122cm, so it reads best as a feature wall moment rather than a supporting accent, ideally on a wall at least 2.5 metres wide. Its landscape format suits placement above a console, behind a dining table or in an entryway, where its warm neutral, soft stone and parchment tones can set the tone for the room. Soft directional lighting lifts the surface detail. Ever Ours suits contemporary, warm minimalist or transitional interiors, and works equally well in residential or commercial settings.

Ever Ours' warm neutral, soft stone and parchment tones pair beautifully with warm timbers such as walnut or American oak, alongside brushed brass or aged bronze hardware that lifts the palette. A warm limestone or terracotta floor grounds the setting, while linen curtains in a soft neutral shade let the surface stand out without competing. A boucle cushion in a complementary tone adds a further layer of texture. Ever Ours also sits well beside blackbutt furniture or a dark timber console.