Summer
1711
About this artwork
This elaborate still life by Alexandre-François Desportes features a rich display of game, fruit, and flowers, characteristic of his work for the French court.
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Alexandre-François Desportes was a highly regarded painter in 18th-century France, renowned for his detailed hunting scenes and still lifes. His works often adorned royal residences, reflecting the era's aristocratic love for hunting and the bounty of nature. This piece showcases his mastery in rendering various textures, from the plump cherries to the soft fur of the rabbit, bringing the scene to vivid life.
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Summer
Alexandre-François Desportes, 1711
