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Concert of birds, by Melchior d' Hondecoeter, oil, 1650

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Concert of birds is a 1650 oil by Melchior d' Hondecoeter, a Flemish Baroque painting work, depicting Bird, held at National Gallery of Armenia.

Who painted this?
Melchior d' Hondecoeter
When & what style?
1650 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Armenia

About this work

This painting shows a gathering of birds in a lush, outdoor setting. The birds are perched on branches and flying in the sky, with some holding a piece of paper. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, a large bird stands out, while smaller birds flit about in the background. The overall atmosphere is one of lively activity, with the birds seemingly engaged in a joyful celebration. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Melchior d' Hondecoeter.

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Portrait of Melchior d' Hondecoeter
Artist

Melchior d' Hondecoeter

Melchior d'Hondecoeter (Dutch pronunciation: ; c. 1636 – 3 April 1695), Dutch animalier painter, was born in Utrecht and died in Amsterdam. After the start of his career, he painted virtually exclusively bird subjects,…

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