Over the ditch
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Benjamin Herring, Jnr.'s Over the ditch 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
Over the Ditch by Benjamin Herring, Jnr. (1828–1898) is a captivating 19th-century English sporting painting that exudes rural charm and pastoral energy. The work likely depicts a lively hunting scene—a signature theme of the Herring family, known for their equestrian and countryside subjects. Rendered in a realistic yet romanticized style, the painting captures the dynamic motion of horses leaping over a ditch amid the idyllic English landscape, with meticulous attention to animal anatomy and atmospheric lighting. Benjamin Herring, Jnr., following the legacy of his father (John Frederick Herring, Snr.) and uncles, contributed to the Victorian-era sporting art tradition, bridging narrative drama and naturalism. Though less renowned than his father, his works remain prized for their vivacity and technical precision, securing a niche within British sporting art history, particularly among collectors of rural genre scenes.
For interior styling, Over the Ditch lends timeless elegance to traditional or countryside-inspired spaces. In a home, it would harmonize with leather furnishings, warm wood tones, and equestrian décor—ideal for a study or library to evoke refined rusticity. For offices, consider pairing it with neutral walls (soft greens or taupes) to let its earthy palette—ochres, deep browns, and muted greens—shine. A gilded or dark-stained wood frame would enhance its classical appeal. Given its likely medium size (typical of Herring’s works, around 24x30 inches), it suits above a fireplace, a hallway console, or as part of a gallery wall alongside other sporting prints. The painting’s spirited composition also injects energy into minimalist settings, provided its colors are echoed through textiles or accents for cohesion.
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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.
