Hunting Still Life
1885
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
1885
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
Hunting Still Life is a 1885 oil by Richard La Barre Goodwin, a American Folk Art work, depicting Trompe-l'œil, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting features a collection of dead ducks hanging from a wooden door, surrounded by various hunting tools. The door is painted gray and has a large "Z" shape in the middle, with a horseshoe and other items attached to it. The ducks are arranged in a neat pile, with their feathers and beaks visible. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the textures and colors of the ducks and the door. The overall effect is one of stillness and quiet, as if the scene has been frozen in time. The painting is an example of the trompe-l'œil technique, which creates a realistic image that tricks the viewer into thinking it's real.
Richard La Barre Goodwin (March 26, 1840 – December 10, 1910), also known as LaBarre Goodwin, was an American trompe-l'œil painter best known for his depictions of cabin doors, but also active in portraits and still lives of fruit, flowers, and kitchen scenes.
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