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A Hunter with Eight Hounds, by David Teniers the Younger, unspecified, 1660

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A Hunter with Eight Hounds is a 1660 unspecified by David Teniers the Younger, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
David Teniers the Younger
When & what style?
1660 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting shows a hunter with eight hounds. The hunter, dressed in a brown coat and hat, stands on a dirt path, holding a long stick in his right hand. He is accompanied by a young boy in a brown coat, who is holding a bag and a stick. The eight hounds, all different breeds and sizes, are gathered around the hunter and boy. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and gray dominating the palette. The painting is a great example of David Teniers the Younger's work, and you can learn more about him by looking up the artist David Teniers the Younger.

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David Teniers the Younger

David Teniers the Younger or David Teniers II was a Flemish Baroque painter, printmaker, and artist.

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