The Partridge and the Cocks
1732
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1732
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a quiet farm scene with a small wooden house and a big tree in the center. In the foreground, three roosters stand on the ground—two facing each other, one looking away. The sky is pale, and the colors are mostly soft blues, grays, and whites, with a dark blue border framing the whole scene. The artist used a mix of ink, wash, and white paint to create the details, especially the feathers on the roosters. The house and fence are simple but stand out against the light background. Next, look up gouache to see how this technique works.
