Le Repos Merite Du Chasseur
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Newton Fielding's Le Repos Merite Du Chasseur 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
Newton Fielding's Le Repos Mérité du Chasseur ("The Hunter's Well-Earned Rest") captivates viewers with its warm, rustic charm and idyllic countryside narrative. Painted in the mid-19th century during the Romantic era, this oil work exemplifies Fielding's talent for blending genre painting with pastoral lyricism—a hallmark of his Anglo-French artistic lineage (he was the younger brother of famed illustrator Copley Fielding). The scene depicts a hunter reclining amidst sun-dappled woodland, his loyal dogs at rest beside game bags bursting with quarry. Fielding's loose brushwork channels the spontaneity of outdoor sketching, while the golden-hued palette pays homage to Dutch Golden Age interiors—an unusual but effective fusion that earned him recognition among British sporting art collectors. Though lesser-known than peers like Landseer, Fielding's works occupy a unique niche bridging sporting art's precision with Romanticism's emotional appeal.
For contemporary spaces, this painting's earthy ochres and forest greens make it remarkably versatile. In a study or gentlemen's club-inspired lounge, choose a distressed oak frame aligning with its rustic character and hang at eye level (ideal for its typical 24x18" dimensions) above leather armchairs or a wooden campaign desk. The composition's diagonal energy balances well against modern furnishings when paired with forest-green velvet cushions or woven wool throws echoing its woodland tones. For offices, scale digitally to 36" width as a focal point behind executive seating—its narrative of rest after labor subtly reinforces productivity philosophy. Avoid overlit areas; the painting's intimacy shines best under warm, directional lighting that replicates the original's candlelit provenance.
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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.
