Marjorie And Berthe Feed Their Pet Rooster "coco"
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Frederick William Mcmonnies's Marjorie And Berthe Feed Their Pet Rooster "coco" 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
Marjorie And Berthe Feed Their Pet Rooster "Coco" by Frederick William McMonnies is a charming late 19th-century oil painting that radiates warm domesticity. Created circa 1890 by the celebrated American Beaux-Arts sculptor who occasionally painted, this work captures two young girls tenderly feeding their pet rooster with corn kernels, bathed in soft golden light that enhances the scene’s innocence. The composition reflects McMonnies’ academic training—precise draughtsmanship blended with Impressionistic brushwork in the background—while the intimate subject matter aligns with contemporary American genre painting’s fascination with childhood. Though less known than his monumental sculptures like the Nathan Hale statue, this painting holds significance as a rare excursion into painted narrative by an artist who defined Gilded Age public art. The interplay of textures, from the girls’ crisp pinafores to Coco’s iridescent feathers, creates palpable tenderness preserved in a sunlit moment.
For interiors, this painting’s 24 x 20 inch scale makes it ideal above a sideboard in a dining nook or as a focal point in a sunlit home office. Its warm ochre and cream palette pairs beautifully with wicker furniture, weathered oak shelves, or French country-style décor. Frame it in a gilded Louis XVI-style moulding to honor its Beaux-Arts origins, or opt for a distressed white frame for cottage-core spaces. In corporate settings, hang it in lounge areas to soften modern aesthetics—its pastoral theme complements botanical prints or ceramic vessels. Positioning opposite windows maximizes natural light on the canvas’s luminous highlights, while LED picture lights at 3000K temperature replicate its original glow during evenings. Avoid overcrowding; let its narrative charm breathe alongside minimalistic vases or stack of leather-bound books.
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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.
