The Pet Rabbits
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Charles Martin Hardie's The Pet Rabbits 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
"The Pet Rabbits" by Charles Martin Hardie (1858-1916) is a charming example of late Victorian genre painting, radiating warmth and domestic tranquility. Created during Scotland’s artistic flourishing in the late 19th century, the oil painting depicts two children tenderly holding their pet rabbits against a softly rendered countryside backdrop. Hardie’s style blends Academic precision with subtle Impressionistic touches, particularly in the delicate play of light on the children’s clothing and the rabbits’ fur. As a member of Edinburgh’s influential artistic circle, Hardie’s work represents the bridge between traditional narrative painting and emerging modern sensibilities. The composition’s intimate scale (typical of Hardie’s domestic scenes at approximately 24×30 inches) and sentimental subject matter made it particularly appealing to bourgeois collectors, reflecting period tastes for wholesome, family-oriented art. Today, it serves as an important document of Scottish post-Romanticism, showcasing how genre painting evolved to capture everyday moments with both technical mastery and emotional authenticity.
For contemporary spaces, this artwork’s muted earth tones and warm cream accents make it exceptionally versatile. In a country-style kitchen or sunroom, frame it with modest walnut wood to complement its rustic charm while allowing the soft pinks and grays in the children’s outfits to harmonize with linen textiles. For offices, choose a minimalist black frame to contrast its traditional subject matter, positioning it at eye-level in reading nooks to create contemplative pauses—the painting’s intimate scale works well grouped with smaller botanical prints in a salon-style arrangement. The pastoral greens in the background subtly echo sage-colored walls or houseplants, while the composition’s vertical format brings balance when flanking bookshelves or fireplace mantels. Avoid overpowering its delicate narrative in high-traffic areas; instead, let it shine in spaces meant for quiet reflection, illuminated by warm 2700K lighting to enhance its golden undertones.
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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.
