A brace of pheasants
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of George Elgar Hicks's A brace of pheasants 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
George Elgar Hicks’ A Brace of Pheasants (1871) exemplifies the Victorian era’s fascination with naturalistic still-life painting and hunting culture. This oil painting captures two meticulously rendered pheasants suspended against a muted background, their iridescent plumage glowing with rich chestnut, emerald, and gold hues. Hicks’ precise brushwork and attention to detail reflect the influence of Dutch Golden Age still lifes, yet his subdued palette and compositional restraint evoke a distinctly British sensibility. The work straddles genres—part trophy painting celebrating game hunting, part scientific study of avian beauty—offering a window into 19th-century aristocratic leisure and the era’s burgeoning interest in ornithology. Though less celebrated than his narrative works like The General Post Office. One Minute to Six (1860), this piece showcases Hicks’ versatility and technical mastery, bridging the gap between academic tradition and emerging Victorian aesthetics.
For interior styling, A Brace of Pheasants lends timeless elegance to traditional or rustic-chic spaces. In a study or library, hang it above a leather Chesterfield sofa or a wooden console table to complement dark wood tones and textured fabrics like tweed or velvet. The painting’s warm autumnal palette pairs beautifully with earthy greens, deep burgundies, or ochre walls, while its vertical composition (typically 24x20 inches) suits narrow walls or as part of a salon-style gallery wall with botanical prints. In a modern farmhouse kitchen, its hunting theme harmonizes with open shelving displaying ceramic ware or copper pots. Opt for a gilded or walnut frame to enhance its classical appeal, and position it near natural light to accentuate the metallic sheen in the birds’ feathers. As a conversation piece, it subtly nods to heritage without overwhelming contemporary decor.
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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.
