A Pair Of Pheasants
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of George Elgar Hicks's A Pair Of Pheasants 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 captivating oil painting A Pair Of Pheasants by Victorian artist George Elgar Hicks exemplifies his mastery of naturalistic still-life scenes. Painted during the 1860s—a period when Hicks transitioned from narrative genre scenes to game and flower studies—this elegant composition depicts two richly feathered pheasants arranged against muted foliage, their iridescent plumage rendered with luminous detail against soft autumnal tones. Typical of Hicks’ mature style, it combines Pre-Raphaelite-influenced precision with decorative sensibility, showcasing his ability to elevate everyday subjects into refined artworks. While less renowned than his earlier moralizing scenes, these still lifes reflect Victorian England’s fascination with natural history collecting and interior ornamentation, occupying an intriguing niche between scientific observation and aesthetic object. The painting’s quiet poetry and technical finesse make it a subtly striking example of 19th-century British realism.
For interior styling, this artwork’s warm earthy palette and natural elegance lend sophistication to both traditional and contemporary spaces. Ideal above a wooden console table in a study or as a focal point in a dining room with forest-green walls, its muted golds and russets harmonize beautifully with leather furnishings, vintage brass accents, or organic textures like rattan. Choose a substantial frame—perhaps a distressed gilt or dark walnut—to complement its period charm while ensuring proportional balance; the original size (typically around 24x30 inches) suits medium-sized walls without overwhelming. In offices, it adds heritage gravitas when paired with dark wood bookcases, while modern-minimalist spaces might contrast its ornate detail with sleek black-and-white photography nearby for visual tension. Positioned near natural light to enhance its tonal depth, Hicks’ pheasants become timeless emblems of cultivated taste.
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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.
