1741
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Bird-Catching by a Decoy with a Whistle and a Net (decorative painting for a supper-box at Vauxhall Gardens, London) is a 1741 oil by Francis Hayman, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a woman kneeling on the ground, wearing a blue top and a long skirt. She is holding a round object in her hands. Behind her, there are trees and a few people standing around. In the background, there is a landscape with hills and a cloudy sky. The woman is looking up at something, but it's not clear what she's looking at. The people behind her seem to be watching her, and one of them is holding a long stick. The overall scene is quite lively and dynamic. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to check out the work of the artist Francis Hayman.
Francis Hayman (1708 – 2 February 1776) was an English painter and illustrator who became one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768, and later its first librarian.
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