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Romanticism
Boys Digging for Rats
by David Wilkie, 1812
Boys Digging for Rats (1812) is a painting by David Wilkie, one of the masters of Romanticism. The original hangs in the Royal Academy of Arts.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- David Wilkie
- Year
- 1812
- Movement
- Romanticism
- Original
- Royal Academy of Arts
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Boys Digging for Rats by David Wilkie (1812). The original hangs in the Royal Academy of Arts.
Your ArtLogia Boys Digging for Rats is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Romanticism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: David Wilkie (1785–1841) was a British painter associated with Romanticism. Works by David Wilkie hang in collections such as the Walker Art Gallery. Works by David Wilkie hang in collections such as the Walker Art Gallery.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
David Wilkie (1785–1841)
David Wilkie (1785–1841) was a British painter associated with Romanticism. Works by David Wilkie hang in collections such as the Walker Art Gallery.
More by David WilkieQuestions
Is this Boys Digging for Rats reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Boys Digging for Rats is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Boys Digging for Rats?
The original by David Wilkie (1812) is in the Royal Academy of Arts. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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