Couple Of Pheasants
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Kim Hong-Do's Couple Of Pheasants 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
Kim Hong-Do’s Couple of Pheasants is a captivating masterpiece of Korean Joseon-era painting, radiating quiet elegance through its delicate ink wash technique. Painted in the 18th century, this work exemplifies chaekgeori (book and object painting) infused with Kim’s signature realism and subtle humor—traits that earned him fame as Korea’s foremost folk painter (hyanggami). The pheasants, rendered with meticulous brushstrokes, perch harmoniously amidst sparse foliage, their plumage softly shaded to create lifelike texture against the scroll’s silk background. Unlike grandiose court paintings, Kim’s approach celebrates everyday beauty, bridging literati refinement and popular appeal. This piece holds pivotal status in art history as a bridge between traditional namjonhyeo (Confucian gendered aesthetics) and emerging naturalism, influencing later minhwa (folk art) motifs.
For interior styling, Couple of Pheasants thrives in minimalist or East Asian-inspired spaces. Hang it against neutral tones like sand or slate gray to amplify its ink-wash serenity; adjacent furnishings should favor clean lines (e.g., lacquered wood consoles or low-profile sofas). Scale matters—opt for a medium-sized reproduction (around 24"x36") to balance detail visibility and spatial harmony. Complement its earthy palette with celadon ceramics or bronze accents, avoiding competing patterns. In offices, position it near reading nooks to echo scholarly chaekgeori roots, paired with woven-texture rugs for tactile warmth. Avoid fluorescent lighting; instead, use directional LED spotlights to mimic traditional scroll-display illumination, enhancing the artwork’s timeless grace.
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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.
