Open full image Pin

Falcon

Louis Antoine de Poirot

1796

unspecified

From the collection of National Palace Museum

18th Century

Dominant colour

Falcon is a 1796 unspecified by Louis Antoine de Poirot, held at National Palace Museum.

Who painted this?: Louis Antoine de Poirot
When & what style?: 1796
Where can I see it?: National Palace Museum

About this work

This painting features a white falcon perched on a decorative wooden stand, with a floral design on the front panel. The bird is facing left, with its wings folded against its body. The stand has a dark brown frame with ornate carvings at the top and bottom, and a yellow bar connecting the two sides. The background of the painting is a light beige color, with some subtle shading to suggest depth. The overall effect is one of elegance and refinement, with the falcon and its stand presented in a formal and dignified manner. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Louis Antoine de Poirot.

About the artist

Artist

Louis Antoine de Poirot

Louis Antoine de Poirot (1735–1813) was a Jesuit painter and translator of the 18th and early 19th century, who worked in the service of the Qianlong Emperor of China.

See the richer artist page