Clearing The Bank; And Crossing The Road (pair)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Dalby's Clearing The Bank; And Crossing The Road (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
John Dalby's Clearing The Bank; And Crossing The Road (pair) is a striking example of 19th-century British sporting art, capturing the dynamism and elegance of equestrian pursuits. The twin scenes depict hunters mid-leap—one clearing a wooded bank, the other crossing a sunlit country road—rendered with Dalby's signature precision for muscular equine anatomy and airborne motion. The earthy palette of ochres and forest greens, punctuated by the riders' scarlet coats, evokes the vitality of rural hunts while showcasing Dalby’s academic training under Abraham Cooper. As a Royal Academy exhibitor and favorite of aristocratic patrons, Dalby pioneered the "suspended moment" technique in sporting art, elevating these genre scenes beyond documentation into studies of kinetic tension. This paired work represents the golden age of fox hunting imagery before photography displaced painted commissions, now prized by museums like the Tate and private collections for their historical authenticity and compositional daring.
For interiors, this diptych shines in traditional or equestrian-themed spaces—consider symmetrical placement above a Georgian mantel or flanking a study’s built-in bookshelves to reinforce architectural balance. The warm umbers and racing greens harmonize with leather furnishings, brass accents, or botanical textiles, while the scarlet riding coats could inspire bold accent pillows. Opt for matted frames in gilt or ebonized oak to honor its Victorian origins. In offices, the paired 24x30" canvases (typical for Dalby’s hunt series) command attention in boardrooms or law firms, their narrative energy subtly reinforcing themes of strategy and execution. For smaller spaces, high-quality giclée reproductions at 60% scale retain impact when hung at eye level in a hallway gallery wall, paired with landscape etchings or vintage riding gear displays to build thematic cohesion without overwhelming the space.
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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.
