Midday Rest - spaniels with rabbits in a landscape
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Emms's Midday Rest - spaniels with rabbits in a landscape 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 Emms’ Midday Rest - Spaniels with Rabbits in a Landscape (late 19th century) transports viewers to a serene countryside moment, where two spaniels relax amid a bucolic setting with freshly caught rabbits. The painting exudes quiet triumph and pastoral harmony, blending naturalistic detail with subtle Romantic undertones. Emms, a British artist renowned for his sporting and animal subjects, captures the luminosity of midday light filtering through foliage, emphasizing texture in the dogs’ fur and the rabbits’ soft forms. This work exemplifies Victorian sporting art—a genre celebrating rural pursuits—while showcasing Emms’ mastery of anatomy and atmosphere. Though less celebrated than his contemporaries like Edwin Landseer, Emms’ pieces remain cherished for their warmth and narrative charm, often gracing collections of sporting art enthusiasts.
For interior styling, this painting would elevate a rustic-chic living room or a refined home office. Its earthy palette of greens, browns, and creams pairs beautifully with leather furnishings, woven textiles, or dark wood accents. Opt for a wall with soft natural light to echo the artwork’s luminous quality, avoiding overly bright spaces that might wash out its subtleties. A medium-to-large frame (original dimensions typically 24x36 inches) ensures visual impact without overwhelming; consider an ornate gilt frame for traditional decor or a slim oak frame for transitional spaces. Position it as a focal point above a fireplace or console table, flanked by hunting-themed objets d’art or botanical prints to reinforce the pastoral theme. In offices, it adds warmth to masculine or heritage-inspired schemes, complementing rich wall colors like hunter green or taupe.
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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.
