A Setter Putting Up A Pheasant
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean-Baptiste Oudry's A Setter Putting Up A Pheasant 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
Jean-Baptiste Oudry’s A Setter Putting Up A Pheasant (1748) captures the thrilling instant of a hunting scene with remarkable dynamism. The noble setter, frozen mid-motion, flushes a pheasant from golden underbrush as sunlight dapples through dense foliage—Oudry’s meticulous attention to fur, feathers, and foliage textures heightens the dramatic tension. This masterpiece exemplifies 18th-century French Rococo naturalism, blending aristocratic leisure themes with scientific precision; Louis XV’s court revered Oudry as a premier animalier painter. Beyond its technical brilliance, the work reflects Enlightenment-era fascinations with nature’s theater, standing alongside Audubon’s studies as a bridge between decorative art and biological observation. Its historical significance lies in elevating game painting from decorative craft to fine art, influencing later artists like Delacroix in rendering animal vitality.
For contemporary spaces, Oudry’s painting harmonizes effortlessly with classic or rustic-chic interiors. Hang it in a wood-paneled study or a country-style dining room where its earthy ochres and forest greens complement leather armchairs or botanical prints—opt for gilded frames to echo its Rococo origins. In minimalist offices, its kinetic energy balances sleek furniture; place it near neutral walls to let the pheasant’s crimson wattles pop. Ideally displayed at eye level, the composition’s diagonal movement guides sightlines, making medium-large reproductions (24”x36”+) ideal above mantels or sideboards. Pair with brass lighting fixtures to enhance its golden hues, or juxtapose with abstract nature photography for a modern twist on the hunt motif. As both a conversation piece and a nod to art history, it infuses spaces with timeless elegance and vitality.
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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.
