Psittacus barrabandi
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Lear's Psittacus barrabandi into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The 1832 watercolor Psittacus barrabandi by Edward Lear vibrates with tropical exuberance, capturing the eponymous parrot (now known as the Red-winged Parrot) mid-motion against a softly blurred foliage backdrop. Lear's precise ornithological rendering—honed during his tenure at the Zoological Society of London—combines scientific accuracy with poetic vibrancy; the bird's emerald plumage and coral-red shoulder patches seem to glow against muted earth tones, a testament to Lear's dual mastery of documentary illustration and Romantic sensibility. Created during his transformative Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae series (1830–32), this work exemplifies early 19th-century natural history art's golden age, bridging Enlightenment classification and Victorian decorative appeal. Though less famed than his nonsense verse, Lear's avian studies revolutionized wildlife art by infusing taxonomic rigor with compositional dynamism—this particular piece was later praised by John Gould for its "living grace."
For interior styling, Psittacus barrabandi thrives in spaces balancing scholarly refinement and organic warmth. Frame the artwork in a slim gilt bamboo frame to echo its 1830s origins while keeping focus on the vivid subject, ideally positioned at eye level in a study or sunlit hallway. Its jewel-toned palette pairs effortlessly with terracotta walls, teak furnishings, or botanical-print textiles—consider flanking it with pressed fern specimens under glass for a cabinet-of-curiosities effect. At 25x35cm (typical for Lear's Psittacidae series), it commands attention without overwhelming, making it ideal for vignettes: perch it atop a lacquered secretary desk or alongside celadon ceramic vases to create chromatic dialogue. In minimalist offices, let the parrot's scarlet accents inspire throw pillows or a Murano glass paperweight, transforming the artwork into a chromatic anchor for earthy neutrals.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
