It's A Bear
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Philip Russell Goodwin's It's A Bear 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
In It’s a Bear, Philip Russell Goodwin masterfully captures a raw, dramatic moment of primal confrontation between man and nature. Painted in the early 20th century, this striking oil work exemplifies Goodwin’s signature wildlife realism—intense, dynamic, and steeped in the American wilderness tradition. Against a rugged, misty backdrop, a lone hunter faces a charging grizzly, their struggle frozen in a split-second of life-or-death tension. Goodwin’s meticulous brushwork renders every detail with visceral clarity, from the bear’s bristling fur to the hunter’s desperate stance, while the subdued earthy palette amplifies the scene’s gritty authenticity. As a prominent illustrator and painter of outdoor adventures, Goodwin bridged fine art and popular storytelling, making this piece a compelling artifact of early wildlife art’s golden age—resonating with the same untamed spirit celebrated by contemporaries like Frederic Remington.
For display, It’s a Bear thrives in spaces celebrating adventure, history, or rugged elegance. Ideally hung in a study, lodge-style living room, or executive office, its dramatic narrative pairs well with leather furnishings, dark wood accents, and antique brass fixtures. The painting’s muted ochres and umbers (typical of Goodwin’s wilderness scenes) harmonize with neutral or warm-toned walls—deep greens, charcoals, or taupe—while its high-stakes energy benefits from ample wall space; a medium-to-large frame (e.g., 24"x36") ensures impact without overwhelming. For balance, avoid cluttering nearby decor; instead, flank it with vintage maps or rustic sconces to echo its frontier ethos. In corporate settings, it injects bold character into boardrooms or lobbies, subtly evoking resilience and decisive action.
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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.
