1730
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
Dominant colour
Perro y perdices is a 1730 oil by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, a Rococo painting work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.
This painting features a white dog with brown spots, standing in a natural setting. The dog is positioned on the right side of the image, facing left, with its head turned towards the viewer. In the background, a body of water and a distant landscape are visible. To the left of the dog, a plant with long stems and small leaves is depicted, adding a touch of greenery to the scene. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity, with the dog appearing calm and relaxed in its surroundings. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the dog and its surroundings. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jean-Baptiste Oudry was a French Rococo painter, engraver, and tapestry designer. He is particularly well known for his naturalistic pictures of animals and his hunt pieces depicting game. His son, Jacques-Charles Oudry, was also a painter.
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