1707
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
A Group of Dead Game is a 1707 oil by Alexandre-François Desportes, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a still life of dead game, including a duck, a pheasant, and a hare. The game is arranged on a wooden table, with the duck hanging from a hook and the pheasant and hare lying on the table. The table also holds a bunch of grapes and some fruit. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The game is depicted in a lifelike way, with the feathers and fur rendered in a convincing manner. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the game and the table. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye to the game and the table. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Alexandre-François Desportes (24 February 1661 — 20 April 1743) was a French painter and decorative designer who specialised in animals.
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