Lord Newport With His Favourite Hunter, Rowton, In His Fifteenth Season
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Sir Francis Grant's Lord Newport With His Favourite Hunter, Rowton, In His Fifteenth Season 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
Sir Francis Grant's Lord Newport With His Favourite Hunter, Rowton, In His Fifteenth Season (1851) epitomizes the grandeur of British sporting portraiture during the Victorian era. The imposing oil painting captures Lord Newport astride his aging but dignified hunter, Rowton, against a windswept rural backdrop—a masterful blend of aristocratic elegance and pastoral realism. Grant, a leading society portraitist and later President of the Royal Academy, infuses the work with meticulous detail: the sheen of the horse’s coat, the textured fabrics of the rider’s attire, and the subtle interplay of light across the landscape reveal his academic training. This painting holds significance as both a status symbol of landed gentry culture and a technical benchmark in equestrian art, bridging Romanticism’s dynamism with the precision of Victorian realism. Its composition—where man and horse are rendered as equals in nobility—reflects the 19th-century British reverence for equine companionship and sporting tradition.
For a contemporary setting, this masterpiece would command attention in a study, library, or country house office. Opt for a substantial wall space (its original size was approx. 142x110 cm) to allow the painting’s narrative depth to resonate. Frame it in an ornate gilt or walnut frame to honor its period style, paired with leather Chesterfield furniture and dark wood shelving for a coherent heritage aesthetic. The canvas’s earthy tones—ochres, deep greens, and warm browns—suggest a palette of muted walls (think Farrow & Ball’s "Mouse’s Back") or rich textiles like burgundy velvets. In minimalist interiors, let it serve as a striking focal point by keeping surrounding decor subdued; in traditional spaces, complement it with equestrian bronzes or leather-bound books. Avoid overly bright lighting—soft directional lamps or candle-style fixtures will enhance its Old Master glow.
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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.
