Love is My Religion

Dimensions (cm):
198cm wide x 167cm tall (unframed)
Dimensions (in):
78 inches wide x 66 inches tall (unframed)
Surface:
Canvas - 12oz Cotton Duck on sustainable hardwood stretcher bars, crafted from certified hardwood plantations.
Frame:
Chocolate timber - alternatives available on request
Medium:
Acrylic - ASTM 1 & 2
Finish:
Krylon Matt Finish
Signed:
Signed front and back with Certificate of Authenticity

A letter from John Keats to Fanny Brawne, 13 October 1819

By the autumn of 1819, John Keats had already written many of the poems that would secure his place in literary history. But his health was declining, and the shadows of illness and uncertainty were closing in. In the midst of this, he wrote a letter to Fanny Brawne, the woman he loved with quiet intensity and desperation.

Their relationship had grown through exchanged notes, passing glances, and moments in the garden of Wentworth Place. Though they were engaged, they would never marry. Keats, suffering from the early signs of tuberculosis, was facing the limits of time and possibility.

This letter is often cited as one of the most heartfelt love letters ever written - not because of grand declarations or perfect prose, but because of how utterly exposed and true it feels. It reads like a man who had nothing left to lose but his words.

 

My dearest girl,

I am not at all well today. You had better not come. I am afraid to see you. I am strong, but not in health. I do not know how to bear your being so good to me. Nothing ever touches me so much as your tenderness. My dear love, I cannot tell you how uneasy I have been. You must believe. You shall. You will. I can do nothing, say nothing, think nothing but for you and about you.

My love has made me selfish. I cannot exist without you. I am forgetful of everything but seeing you again. My life seems to stop there. I see no further. You have absorbed me. I have a sensation at the present moment as though I were dissolving.

I have been astonished that men could die martyrs for religion. I have shuddered at it. I shudder no more. I could be martyred for my religion. Love is my religion. I could die for that. I could die for you.

Yours ever,

J. Keats

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What are the specifications for Love is My Religion?

Love is My Religion measures 198cm wide by 167cm tall, unframed, part of the Parch collection. The piece is painted in acrylic on 12oz cotton duck canvas, stretched over sustainable hardwood bars from certified plantations. Love is My Religion is presented in a chocolate timber frame and carries a matt archival finish to protect its surface from fading. It is signed on the front and back and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Keep it away from direct sunlight and high humidity to preserve its warm neutral, soft stone and parchment tones over time.

Lee J Morgan Art offers free domestic shipping across Australia for Love is My Religion. 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 Love is My Religion to arrive. We will keep you updated throughout the process so you know exactly when to expect your new piece.

Yes, Love is My Religion 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.

Love is My Religion is a large-scale piece at 198cm by 167cm, so it reads best as a feature wall moment rather than a supporting accent, ideally on a wall at least 2.4 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. Love is My Religion suits contemporary, warm minimalist or transitional interiors, and works equally well in residential or commercial settings.

Love is My Religion's 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. Love is My Religion also sits well beside blackbutt furniture or a dark timber console.