Still Life with a Rifle, Hare and Bird ("Fire")
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Jean-Baptiste Oudry's Still Life with a Rifle, Hare and Bird ("Fire") 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 Still Life with a Rifle, Hare and Bird ("Fire") (1740) is a masterful embodiment of 18th-century French still-life painting, radiating both opulence and tension. The composition centers on a lavishly arranged hunting tableau—a gleaming rifle, a limp hare, and a lifeless bird—bathed in warm, theatrical light that heightens their material textures: the metallic sheen of the gun, the fur’s softness, and the feathers’ delicate frailty. Yet beneath its surface allure lies a subtle vanitas theme, a reminder of mortality amplified by the extinguished candle and smoldering embers nearby. Oudry, a court painter to Louis XV, excelled in merging Dutch still-life precision with Rococo elegance, elevating hunting scenes beyond mere aristocratic trophies into meditative art. This work epitomizes his skill in balancing realism with symbolism, securing his legacy as a bridge between Baroque grandeur and Enlightenment-era naturalism.
For interiors seeking refined drama, this painting’s rich earthy tones—burnt umbers, deep greens, and gold accents—make it ideal for studies, libraries, or lounges with wood-paneled walls or leather furnishings. Its medium-to-large scale (typical of Oudry’s works) commands attention as a focal point above a mantel or console table. Pair it with wrought-iron sconces or a gilded mirror to echo its Rococo flourishes, or contrast its opulence with minimalist furniture for modernity. In offices, it conveys gravitas alongside contemporary desks in matte black or walnut. Opt for ambient, directional lighting to mimic the painting’s chiaroscuro effect, ensuring its narrative depth shines while harmonizing with spaces that celebrate heritage or curated eclectic aesthetics.
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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.
