Romanticism
Laying Down the Law
by Edwin Landseer, 1840
Laying Down the Law (1840) is a animal art painting by Edwin Landseer, one of the masters of Romanticism. The original hangs in the Chatsworth House.
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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
- Edwin Landseer
- Year
- 1840
- Movement
- Romanticism
- Original
- Chatsworth House
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Laying Down the Law by Edwin Landseer (1840). The original hangs in the Chatsworth House.
Your ArtLogia Laying Down the Law 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: Queen Victoria's favourite animal painter, famous for noble stags, loyal dogs and the lions of Trafalgar Square.
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
Edwin Landseer (1802–1873)
Queen Victoria's favourite animal painter, famous for noble stags, loyal dogs and the lions of Trafalgar Square.
More by Edwin LandseerQuestions
Is this Laying Down the Law reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Laying Down the Law is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Laying Down the Law?
The original by Edwin Landseer (1840) is in the Chatsworth House. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", 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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