On the Scent 2
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John Emms's On the Scent 2 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's On the Scent 2 is a captivating example of late 19th-century British sporting art, masterfully blending dynamic composition and naturalistic detail. The painting depicts hounds in mid-chase, their muscular forms frozen in motion against a misty countryside backdrop, evoking both the thrill of the hunt and the serene beauty of rural England. Emms, renowned for his expertise in animal portraiture, employs loose, expressive brushstrokes reminiscent of Impressionism while retaining anatomical precision—a hallmark of Victorian sporting art. The earthy palette of ochres, greens, and muted browns immerses viewers in an autumnal atmosphere, with the dogs' gleaming coats becoming visual anchors. Historically, this work exemplifies Britain's golden age of foxhunting imagery, where such scenes symbolized both aristocratic leisure and harmonious interspecies collaboration. Today, it holds significance as a transitional piece between academic realism and more atmospheric, mood-driven animal painting.
For interior styling, On the Scent 2 lends aristocratic rusticity to studies, libraries, or country-style lounges. Its horizontal composition (typical foxhunting scenes average 24x36 inches) suits above mantels or flanked by vintage hunting accoutrements like brass horns. Pair with Chesterfield sofas in cognac leather or tweed armchairs to amplify its English heritage charm, while sage green walls would echo its pastoral tones. In contemporary offices, a gilded frame provides elegant contrast against dark feature walls, the painting's kinetic energy subtly enlivening professional spaces. For smaller reproductions, cluster with botanical prints in harmonizing walnut frames to create a curated gallery wall. The work's narrative quality makes it ideal for spaces meant to inspire focus or nostalgic reflection—position opposite windows to allow changing light to animate the dogs' rippling musculature throughout the day.
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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.
