Still Life with Mallard and Pheasants
1710
About this artwork
This still life depicts an arrangement of freshly hunted game birds, including a mallard hanging by its feet, and several pheasants, alongside a basket overflowing with fruit and grapes, all set against a dark, dramatic background.
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Alexandre-François Desportes was renowned for his hunting scenes and still lifes, often commissioned by the French royalty and aristocracy, reflecting the popular pastime of hunting during the Baroque era. His work meticulously captures the textures of feathers and fur, elevating the genre of animal painting and game still lifes to a high art form.
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Still Life with Mallard and Pheasants
Alexandre-François Desportes, 1710
