Oriental Field Sports: Eight Plates
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Samuel Howitt's Oriental Field Sports: Eight Plates 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
Samuel Howitt’s Oriental Field Sports: Eight Plates is a mesmerizing series of engravings capturing the vibrant energy of colonial-era hunting expeditions in India. Created in the early 19th century, these plates blend Romanticism’s dramatic flair with ethnographic detail, offering a window into British imperial fascination with exotic landscapes and pursuits. Howitt’s dynamic compositions—filled with charging elephants, poised hunters, and lush foliage—convey both the spectacle and violence of the hunt. The works are significant for their hybrid style: European etching techniques meet Orientalist subject matter, reflecting the era’s cross-cultural encounters (and biases). Though not as celebrated as his contemporaries like Stubbs, Howitt’s series remains an important visual record of colonial aesthetics, bridging documentary intent and artistic license.
For interior spaces, these prints would elevate a study or executive office with their rich historical narrative and dramatic visuals. Opt for gilded frames and deep-toned walls (e.g., burgundy or hunter green) to enhance the plates’ warm sepia and ink hues. A large, dominant piece above a mantel or behind a desk would anchor the room, while smaller plates could form a gallery wall alongside brass accents or leather-bound books for cohesion. In minimalist settings, a single plate paired with neutral furniture creates a striking contrast. Given their detailed engravings, ensure ample lighting and avoid clutter to let the artistry command attention. Scale matters—choose larger reproductions (24x30 inches or more) for impact in spacious rooms, while smaller formats suit intimate corners. The series’ adventurous spirit also complements safari-inspired decor or traditional British Colonial interiors.
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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.
