Blue-winged Teal (plate Cccxiii)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of John James Audubon's Blue-winged Teal (plate Cccxiii) 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 James Audubon's Blue-winged Teal (Plate CCCXIII) from The Birds of America is a masterful portrayal of natural elegance frozen in time. Painted between 1827-1838 using Audubon’s signature watercolor-and-pastel technique, this work captures a pair of teals mid-movement—one gracefully alighting on water, the other swimming nearby, their iridescent blue wing patches shimmering against muted marsh tones. Audubon’s scientific precision merges with artistic drama; every feather is rendered with taxonomic accuracy while the composition thrums with life, the birds’ reflections fracturing the mirror-like water. As part of his revolutionary double-elephant folio (measuring ≈39" x 26"), this plate exemplifies Audubon’s dual legacy: advancing ornithology while elevating wildlife art to fine art. Today, it remains a benchmark for natural history illustration, bridging Enlightenment-era documentation and Romanticism’s emotive force.
For interiors, this artwork brings organic sophistication to traditional or nature-inspired spaces. Frame it minimally with a walnut float frame to honor its antique gravitas, ideally hung in a study or sunlit breakfast nook where green-gray walls can amplify its earthy palette. The painting’s dynamic balance suits symmetrical placements—flank it with brass sconces in a library or pair with botanical prints in a hallway gallery. Choose mid-sized reproductions (24"x36") for impactful yet intimate scaling; oversized versions command as a dining room focal point when paired with indigo linens and rough-hewn wood tables. Audubon’s teals harmonize particularly with transitional decor—think leather Chesterfields, weathered oak floors, and celadon ceramics—their vivid blue accents echoing through throw pillows or Murano glass objets. In offices, it lends quiet authority to executive spaces, complementing mahogany furnishings while softening corporate austerity with wild serenity.
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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.
