La Chasse: Le Canard Garrot
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edouard Travies's La Chasse: Le Canard Garrot 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
Edouard Travies' La Chasse: Le Canard Garrot (The Hunting: The Goldeneye Duck) is a captivating mid-19th century ornithological study that blends scientific precision with Romantic-era naturalism. Executed with delicate brushwork, the watercolor depicts a male goldeneye duck mid-motion—its iridescent black-and-white plumage rendered in exquisite detail against a softly suggested wetland backdrop. As part of Travies' celebrated series documenting European waterfowl, this work exemplifies the intersection of zoological accuracy and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Louis-Philippe's reign, when wealthy patrons commissioned such works for private cabinets d'histoire naturelle. Though less monumental than his contemporary Audubon's productions, Travies' intimate-scale studies occupy a unique niche in French natural history art, offering both documentary value and subtle lyricism through their sensitive portrayal of avian subjects poised between wild vitality and artistic stylization.
For contemporary interiors, this artwork shines as a sophisticated accent piece. Ideal for a wood-paneled study or a minimalist office seeking organic warmth, its monochromatic elegance pairs beautifully with mid-century modern teak furnishings or industrial-chic metal frames. Select a matte white or slate gray frame to highlight the duck's graphic plumage, and position it adjacent to terra cotta planters or oxidized brass objects to echo its earthy undertones. At approximately 12x16 inches (typical for Travies' studies), it commands attention without overwhelming—perfect flanking a fireplace mantel or as part of a salon-style grid arrangement with other natural history prints. For bold contrast, hang against deep emerald walls; for harmonious staging, pair with Belgian linens and bleached oak surfaces to extend its quiet, marshland poetry into the space.
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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.
