Pacific Parrakeet (Plate 26)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Edward Lear's Pacific Parrakeet (Plate 26) 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 Pacific Parrakeet (Plate 26) by Edward Lear is a vibrant celebration of avian beauty, rendered with scientific precision and artistic flair. Painted as part of his renowned Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae, or Parrots (1832), this masterpiece captures the electric turquoise plumage and delicate coral-pink accents of the Pacific parakeet with breathtaking detail. Lear's work transcends mere ornithological illustration – his delicate watercolor washes create a lifelike softness, while meticulous ink outlines lend weight to each feather. Completed when Lear was just 19, these parrot studies revolutionized natural history art by blending Linnaean accuracy with Romantic sensibility, ultimately influencing Audubon's later works. The Pacific Parrakeet particularly showcases Lear's genius for balancing taxonomic rigor with compositional elegance, placing the bird diagonally across the page to create dynamic tension against the pristine paper ground.
For contemporary interiors, this avian treasure lends itself beautifully to spaces craving intellectual charm and natural inspiration. In a home library or office, consider framing a high-quality reproduction (approx. 24"x36") with a slender gilt frame to echo the 19th-century naturalist aesthetic, mounted against deep emerald or navy walls for dramatic contrast. The painting's vivid turquoise plumage pairs exquisitely with brass accents and warm walnut furnishings, while its coral undertones invite terracotta pottery or blush upholstery accents. For modern spaces, try enlarging detail sections as a triptych above a minimalist console. The artwork's inherent duality – both scientific specimen and artistic marvel – makes it equally at home in a doctor's office waiting room styled with mid-century modern chairs or an eclectic living space featuring botanical prints and wicker textures. Its relatively compact original size (around 22"x28") allows subtle incorporation into gallery walls among antique maps or vintage entomology drawings.
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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.
