The First Turn
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Richard Barrett Davis's The First Turn 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
"The First Turn" by Richard Barrett Davis (1782–1854) captures the quiet majesty of rural life in early 19th-century Britain with remarkable sensitivity. This oil painting, created when animal and sporting art flourished under aristocratic patronage, depicts a huntsman's crucial moment—the hounds' first response to scent. Davis, a respected animalier painter trained under Philip Reinagle, renders the scene with precise anatomical detail and soft atmospheric light characteristic of Romantic-era naturalism. The composition's diagonal energy, balanced by the sturdy groom and prancing horses, reflects Davis's talent for combining sporting action with bucolic harmony. As part of the transitional period between Georgian sporting art's formality and Victorian narrative painting's emotionality, this work represents Britain's golden age of foxhunting imagery while showcasing Davis's underappreciated role in elevating animal portraiture to fine art status.
For interior settings, this painting's warm earth tones and dynamic composition make it ideal for traditional studies or equestrian-themed spaces. A gilded frame (no wider than 3 inches) would accentuate its Regency-era origins while complementing walnut wood furnishings. Hang it at eye level (approximately 60" from floor to center) in a room with cream or sage green walls to make the hounds' white markings pop. In offices, position it where natural light can mimic the painting's luminous sky, creating spatial depth. The 30x40 inch typical size requires a viewing distance of 6–8 feet—perfect above a Chesterfield sofa or flanked by brass sconces in a paneled hallway. Pair with leather-bound books and mahogany accents for a cohesive Country House aesthetic, allowing the artwork's narrative energy to animate formal spaces without overwhelming them.
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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.
