Colonel Mordaunt's Cock Match
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Johann Zoffany's Colonel Mordaunt's Cock Match 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
Colonel Mordaunt's Cock Match (c. 1784-86) by Johann Zoffany is a vibrant window into colonial India’s elite pastimes, brimming with cross-cultural dynamism. This large-scale oil painting (approx. 104 × 150 cm) captures British officer John Mordaunt hosting a cockfight for the Nawab of Oudh and his multinational entourage. Zoffany’s Rococo-trained precision shines in the opulent textiles and individualized expressions, while the composition’s theatrical staging reveals his debt to Hogarthian narrative drama. As a founding work of "Company Painting," it occupies a pivotal place in art history—blending European techniques with Indian subject matter to document the complex social hierarchies of British India. The vivid interplay of Mughal turbans against European waistcoats, the tension between the bloody sport and refined spectatorship, creates an electric atmosphere of cultural collision and colonial curiosity.
For interior spaces, this painting demands consideration as a statement piece in areas with 3-meter ceilings or expansive walls to accommodate its grand scale. The warm umber and crimson tones harmonize beautifully with mahogany furniture or terracotta accent walls in traditional interiors, while the gold-framed original version would elevate a dimly lit library with directional spotlights. In contemporary offices, a high-quality reproduction could energize a minimalist space when paired with indigo-blue upholstery to echo the Nawab’s robe. The ideal hanging height places the center at 150-160cm from the floor for optimal engagement with its intricate details. A companion console table below might display brass objets d’art or patinated globes to extend the colonial-era narrative without overwhelming the space. The painting’s busy composition recommends pairing with solid-color, textural furnishings like nubby linen sofas or sisal rugs for visual balance.
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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.
