A Poulterer
1750
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
A Poulterer is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This black-and-white photo shows an older man kneeling on one knee, holding a bird in his hands while petting a small dog. Beside him, a woman in a long dress stands holding a basket, looking toward him. The room has rough stone walls, a window with a birdcage, and a turkey on the floor nearby. The title *A Poulterer* hints the man sells birds—notice how he handles the bird gently, almost like a trade sample. The lighting is dramatic, with stark contrasts between light and dark. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting style works in other paintings.
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