1839
oil
canvas
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
A Quail Eating an ear of Corn is a 1839 oil by Christen Købke, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a quail standing on a green surface, facing right. It's eating an ear of corn, which lies on the surface. The quail is brown, with darker feathers on its back and lighter ones on its belly. The ear of corn is yellow, with green leaves at the top. The background is dark, with a black wall behind the quail. The quail's feathers are detailed, with texture visible in the brushstrokes. The ear of corn is also detailed, with individual kernels visible. The green surface the quail is standing on is flat and smooth. You can see more of Christen Købke's work at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Christen Schiellerup Købke (26 May 1810 – 7 February 1848) was a Danish painter, and one of the best-known artists from the Golden Age of Danish Painting.
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