Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait's Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting 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
Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait’s Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting (1852) is a vibrant celebration of 19th-century American wilderness and sporting culture. The painting captures a fleeting moment as a hunter’s dog startles a grouse into flight, its wings beating against golden autumn foliage. Tait’s dynamic composition and meticulous attention to detail—from the dog’s taut muscles to the bird’s ruffled feathers—embody the Hudson River School’s reverence for nature, blended with the dramatic realism of sporting art. As a leading figure in American genre painting, Tait elevated hunting scenes beyond mere documentation, infusing them with energy and narrative depth. The work reflects the era’s fascination with frontier life and remains a significant example of how 19th-century artists bridged fine art and popular culture. Its warm earth tones and fluid brushwork evoke both nostalgia and immediacy, securing its place in collections like the New-York Historical Society.
For display, Flushed harmonizes beautifully in rustic-chic or traditional interiors. Its autumnal palette—ochres, deep greens, and browns—pairs well with leather furniture, wood accents, or subdued textiles like wool or tweed, creating a cozy, lodge-inspired feel. In a modern office, it adds warmth against neutral walls; opt for a medium to large frame (the original is 30 × 25 inches) to balance its lively details. Position it as a focal point above a fireplace or in a study, alongside other Americana or wildlife art. For contrast, pair it with minimalist decor to let its narrative richness stand out, or group it with smaller landscape sketches for a curated gallery wall. The scene’s action invites conversation, making it ideal for social spaces where its energy can be appreciated.
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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.
