Red Grouse In A Highland Landscape (+ Woodcock In A River Landscape; Pair)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Stephen Elmer's Red Grouse In A Highland Landscape (+ Woodcock In A River Landscape; Pair) 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
Stephen Elmer’s Red Grouse In A Highland Landscape (+ Woodcock In A River Landscape; Pair) exemplifies the refined naturalism of 18th-century British sporting art. The diptych immerses viewers in the rugged beauty of Scotland’s wilderness, where Elmer’s meticulous brushwork captures the vibrant plumage of the red grouse against heather-clad moors and the woodcock’s subtle camouflage amid riparian shadows. Painted circa 1770–90, the work reflects Enlightenment-era fascination with ornithology and landed gentry’s passion for game pursuits. Elmer’s compositions balance scientific accuracy with aristocratic elegance, anticipating Audubon’s later avian portraits while retaining Rococo-inspired foliage detailing. Historically significant, these panels bridge Dutch Golden Age still-life traditions and Romanticism’s emerging wilderness ethos, making them prized survivors from an era when British sporting art gained prominence as both decorative object and status symbol.
For interior styling, these paintings demand spaces where their earthy palette and pastoral energy can resonate. Consider hanging them symmetrically in a wood-paneled study or luxury lodge-inspired office to amplify their heritage charm. The paintings’ medium size (typically 20x24 inches per panel) suits placement above a mahogany desk or flanking a stone fireplace, with brass picture lights to enhance the warm umbers and moss greens. Complement the scenes with leather Chesterfield seating, tweed textiles, and botanical prints to create a cohesive countryside aesthetic. Alternatively, let them anchor a contemporary contrast scheme—pair with charcoal walls and modern metals for unexpected sophistication. Their horizontal formatting works well in elongated spaces like hallways or dining rooms, where viewers can appreciate the panoramic landscapes at leisure. Always avoid competing artwork nearby; these pieces thrive as solitary focal points that invite quiet contemplation of nature’s intricacies.
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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.
