1845
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Study of a Ruff is a 1845 oil by Edwin Landseer, depicting Ruff, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting shows a bird with a long beak and legs, standing on one leg. The bird has a brown body and white feathers on its neck, with black stripes. Its wings are folded, and it has a small head with a long, pointed beak. The bird's legs are yellow, and it stands on a plain background. The bird is painted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in its feathers and beak. The background is a simple color, which helps the bird stand out. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich and vibrant look. If you like this painting, you might also want to look at the work of Edwin Landseer, the artist who created it.
Sir Edwin Henry Landseer was an English painter and sculptor, well known for his paintings of animals – particularly horses, dogs, and stags. His best-known work is the lion sculptures at the base of Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square.
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