Terriers Ratting And Terriers Rabbiting: A Pair
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of George Armfield's Terriers Ratting And Terriers Rabbiting: A Pair 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
George Armfield's delightful pair of paintings Terriers Ratting and Terriers Rabbiting (c. 1850s) captures the lively spirit of Victorian sporting art with remarkable charm. The two canvases showcase wiry terriers energetically pursuing their prey—one flushing rats from barn rafters, the other cornering rabbits in woodland burrows—each scene brimming with narrative tension. Armfield’s signature loose brushwork enlivens the dogs’ scruffy coats and alert expressions, while earthy ochres and umbers ground the compositions in rural authenticity. These works exemplify the golden age of British animal painting, when artists like Edwin Landseer and Armfield elevated canine subjects to fine art status, appealing to both sporting gentry and middle-class collectors. Their balanced compositions and anecdotal wit have secured their place as quintessential examples of 19th-century vernacular naturalism.
For contemporary interiors, this matched pair offers exceptional decorative versatility. Their narrow vertical formats (typically around 18x24 inches each) make them ideal for flanking a fireplace or framing a doorway in a study or den, where their warm palette complements leather furnishings and wood paneling. Consider hanging them against deep hunter green or oxblood walls to intensify their rustic character, or juxtapose them with clean-lined midcentury furniture for an eclectic touch. In offices, they bring warmth to professional spaces—try positioning them behind a partners’ desk with brass library lamps to evoke clubroom sophistication. For cohesive styling, echo the paintings’ burnt sienna accents with throw pillows or ceramic vases, while maintaining ample negative space around the frames to honor their detailed brushwork. The scenes’ dynamic energy makes them particularly suited to active family spaces or creative workplaces.
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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.
