Salmon On The Fly
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of A. Roland Knight's Salmon On The Fly 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
"Salmon On The Fly" by A. Roland Knight transports viewers to the golden age of British sporting art, where the thrill of the catch meets painterly elegance. Created in the early 20th century, this masterpiece captures the precise moment when a salmon leaps from shimmering waters to seize an artificial fly, its silvery scales glistening against the atmospheric river landscape. Knight (1879–1948), a renowned angler-painter, combines Edwardian naturalism with impressionistic brushwork, his unique style bridging traditional sporting documentation and fine art. The painting epitomizes Britain’s heritage of piscatorial art—a genre dating back to Dutch Golden Age fish still lifes but revitalized during the Industrial Revolution as a symbol of aristocratic leisure. Knight’s work occupies a special niche in sporting art history for its dynamic compositions and authentic angling details, often compared to contemporaries like Archibald Thorburn yet distinguished by his distinctive watery luminosity.
For interior styling, this painting brings both sophistication and vitality to traditional or rustic-chic spaces. Its ideal placement would be in a wood-paneled study, a country-style dining room, or even a corporate boardroom seeking heritage warmth. Frame it in an antique gold leaf frame (40×60 cm being the optimal size for detailed viewing) to complement its earthy palette of river greys and salmon pinks. The dramatic action scene pairs beautifully with leather Chesterfield sofas or mahogany furniture, while its cool tones balance warm wall colors like Farrow & Ball’s "Mouse’s Back." In modern offices, it creates an intriguing contrast against minimalist walls—position it as a focal point above a console table with brass fishing memorabilia. For lighting, directional gallery lights will enhance the water’s reflective qualities, making the salmon’s leap appear almost three-dimensional at dusk.
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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.
