Labrador With Pheasant
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Binks, R. Ward's Labrador With Pheasant 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
"Labrador With Pheasant" by R. Ward Binks captures a poignant moment of quiet triumph in the English countryside tradition. This early 20th-century oil painting showcases Binks' masterful blending of sporting art realism with subtle impressionistic touches, particularly evident in the golden-hued foliage backdrop. The Labrador retriever, depicted mid-motion with a freshly retrieved pheasant, radiates both physical vigor and noble serenity—a duality that made Binks (1881-1950) celebrated among British sporting artists. Painted during the interwar period when traditional country pursuits faced modernization pressures, the work nostalgically preserves the aristocratic sporting ethos while demonstrating technical innovations in canine musculature rendering. Its historical significance lies in bridging Victorian narrative painting and modern wildlife art, offering richer emotional depth than purely documentary sporting works yet maintaining greater authenticity than sentimentalized animal portraits.
Measuring approximately 24×30 inches (60×75 cm), this medium-sized artwork creates an ideal focal point for studies or country-inspired living rooms without overwhelming the space. Its earthy palette of burnt umbers, moss greens, and creamy whites blends seamlessly with leather furnishings, wood paneling, or Farrow & Ball heritage paint colors like "Pigeon" or "French Gray." Consider flanking it with brass sconces to highlight the gilded undertones in the pheasant's plumage, or pair it with handcrafted oak shelves displaying antique sporting equipment for thematic cohesion. In contemporary offices, the painting's narrative of perseverance makes it particularly effective in executive spaces, where its traditional imagery surprisingly complements modern furniture when presented in a simple black profile frame. For full aesthetic impact, position the artwork at standing-eye level (about 60 inches from floor to center) in rooms receiving northern light to maintain the original luminosity of Binks' layered brushwork.
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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.
