Pair of British Sporting Oil Paintings Autumn & Winter Pheasant Shoot

Pair of British Sporting Oil Paintings

Autumn & Winter Pheasant Shoot
By Nicholas Mace

Authentic British Sporting Art – A Seasonal Pair

This striking pair of pheasant shooting oil paintings captures two defining moments of the British shooting calendar: Autumn and Winter, presented as companion works by renowned sporting artist Nicholas Mace. Together, they form a beautifully balanced and highly evocative representation of traditional English field sports across the changing seasons.

The Autumn scene is rich in warmth and colour, with golden grasses, thinning foliage, and soft seasonal light setting the stage for a classic pheasant shoot. The land feels active and alive, the movement of birds and figures flowing naturally through the landscape.

In contrast, the Winter scene depicts a pheasant shoot unfolding across a snow-covered countryside. Muted tones, bare trees, and crisp light create a quiet tension, broken by the sudden lift of pheasants in flight. The snow heightens the drama, emphasising form, movement, and atmosphere.

Viewed together, the paintings complement one another perfectly — warmth and restraint, colour and calm — offering a complete seasonal narrative of British sporting life.

Painting Details (Each)

• Artist: Nicholas Mace

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Subjects: Autumn pheasant shoot & winter pheasant shoot (snow scene)

• Dimensions: 51 cm (W) × 41 cm (H) each

• Condition: Good vintage condition

• Presentation: Offered as a matching pair

About the Artist

Nicholas Mace is well regarded for his authentic depictions of British sporting and wildlife subjects. His work is admired for its realism, understanding of landscape, and ability to capture movement without overstatement. Shooting scenes, in particular, are a strong and recognisable part of his oeuvre, appealing to collectors of traditional sporting art and countryside interiors.