The Waterloo Coursing Meeting

Bring the timeless beauty of Samuel William Ii Reynolds's The Waterloo Coursing Meeting 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.

Samuel William II Reynolds' The Waterloo Coursing Meeting captures the lively spirit of Regency-era sporting culture with remarkable energy. Painted circa 1820, this vivid aquatint showcases coursing—a popular spectator sport where dogs chase hares—set against the expansive English countryside near the famed Waterloo battlefield. Reynolds masterfully balances documentary precision with Romantic sensibility, his keen eye immortalizing the dynamic poses of greyhounds mid-chase, elegantly dressed spectators astride horses, and the undulating landscape bathed in golden light. As a protégé of the influential Philip Reinagle and member of Britain’s prominent artistic dynasties, Reynolds elevated sporting art beyond mere illustration, infusing it with narrative grandeur. This work exemplifies transitional British art—bridging Georgian formalism and emerging Victorian naturalism—while offering rare sociological insight into rural leisure among the gentry. Its historical value lies in documenting both regional traditions and evolving printmaking techniques during England’s golden age of sporting imagery.

For contemporary interiors, The Waterloo Coursing Meeting’s warm earth tones and kinetic composition make it ideal for enriching traditional or transitional spaces. Frame the print in a slender giltwood border (approximately 24x36 inches) to complement its Regency origins while avoiding visual heaviness—perfect above a Chesterfield sofa or in a wood-paneled study. Its autumnal palette of ochre and olive harmonizes beautifully with leather furnishings, brass accents, or Farrow & Ball’s India Yellow walls. Consider pairing it with equestrian-themed ceramics or a vintage telescope to underscore the sporting narrative. In home offices, the artwork’s dynamic energy counterbalances modern minimalism when displayed alongside streamlined black desks and oxblood leather chairs. For larger reception areas, a diptych arrangement with George Stubbs’ Gimcrack on Newmarket Heath creates an elegant dialogue of sporting motifs. The scene’s middle-distance perspective ensures it won’t overwhelm modest rooms, while its historical gravitas lends authority to professional settings like law firms or private clubs.

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.

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.