Dead Game
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Dead Game is a 1867 watercolor by Hardy R.I. James, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows dead birds and small game piled on a rough table. A basket hangs in the background, and a few vegetables—like tomatoes and a squash—sit nearby. Some shells and feathers are scattered around, too. The colors are earthy and muted, with a few bright spots. The artist focused on how light hits the feathers and skin, making some areas look almost shiny. This was a common trick back then. Look up James, Hardy R.I. (Junior) to see more of his work.
