1810
pastel
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Hunting Trophy with Hare and Bay Leaves is a 1810 pastel by Antoine Berjon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dead rabbit hanging upside down by its back legs. Its fur is reddish-brown, and its paws dangle loosely. A sprig of green bay leaves is tucked into its fur near the neck, like a wreath. The rough, soft look comes from pastel chalk on canvas—it’s not smooth like oil paint. The artist focused on texture, making the fur look almost fuzzy. Next, check out how pastel works as a medium.
Antoine Berjon (17 May 1754 – 24 October 1843) was a French painter and designer, among the most important flower painters of 19th-century France.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
