1707
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum in Warsaw
Fox preaching to birds is a 1707 oil by Claude Gillot, held at National Museum in Warsaw.
This painting shows a fox standing on a pedestal, reading from a book to a group of birds. The fox is depicted in a human-like pose, with its front legs resting on the pedestal and its back legs standing on the ground. The birds are gathered around the pedestal, looking up at the fox with interest. The scene is set in a rustic, outdoor environment, with a few trees and rocks visible in the background. The overall mood of the painting is one of curiosity and engagement, as the fox and birds seem to be fully absorbed in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Claude Gillot (French, 1673–1722).
Claude Gillot (April 27, 1673 – May 4, 1722) was a French painter, printmaker, and illustrator, best known as the master of Watteau and Lancret.
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