1707
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
A Group of Dead Game is a 1707 oil by Alexandre-François Desportes, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a group of dead game, including a rabbit, a bird, and a feather, suspended from a hook. The animals are depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their textures and colors. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume. The overall effect is one of stillness and quiet, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a moment frozen in time. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, you might want to check out the National Gallery of Ireland, where this painting is held.
Alexandre-François Desportes (24 February 1661 — 20 April 1743) was a French painter and decorative designer who specialised in animals.
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