Shooting Grouse
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Richard Ansdell's Shooting Grouse 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
Shooting Grouse by Richard Ansdell (1815–1885) captures the rugged romance of 19th-century British field sports with dynamic realism. Painted in 1847 during the peak of Victorian sporting art, the scene pulses with energy: a hunter and his dogs brace against the wind as grouse burst from autumn heather, their wings slicing through the misty moorland. Ansdell’s meticulous brushwork – honed through his academic training at the Liverpool Academy – renders each feather and blade of grass with scientific precision, while the dramatic light evokes Sir Edwin Landseer’s influence. This masterpiece exemplifies the era’s fascination with rural aristocracy’s pursuits, bridging Romanticism’s emotionality and the Pre-Raphaelites’ detail-oriented approach. Today, it stands as a vital artifact in sporting art history, showcased in institutions like the Walker Art Gallery.
For interiors, this oil-on-canvas commands attention in masculine studies or country estates but adapts to modern spaces through thoughtful styling. Hang it in a wood-paneled office or above a stone fireplace to amplify its rustic grandeur – the 30x40 inch size suits above-mantel displays. Pair with leather Chesterfields and hunting-green walls for classic cohesion, or let it anchor a contemporary gallery wall when framed in slender black oak. The painting’s earthy palette (ochre, umber, and slate blue) harmonizes with tweed upholstery or oxidized brass accents. In minimalist spaces, isolate it as a striking focal point against white walls, allowing the grouse’s fiery plumage to electrify neutral schemes. Always position with top lighting to animate Ansdell’s masterful play of Highland gloom and golden twilight.
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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.
