Artwork
Game. A Pheasant and an Eider
Game. A Pheasant and an Eider is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Game.
About this work
Overview
Game. A Pheasant and an Eider is a photographic work created in 1846 by an unknown artist, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a dead pheasant and eider duck suspended upside down by their legs, showcasing their plumage in detail. The pheasant has dark brown feathers with white wing patches, while the eider duck is predominantly white with darker spots.
Technique & Style
The artist's focus on texture is evident in the sharp, clear rendering of the birds' feathers and fur, a characteristic common in early photography. The use of chiaroscuro creates depth through the interplay of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
