An Archer Hunting an Ibex
1698
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1698
oil
panel
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
An Archer Hunting an Ibex is a 1698 oil by Robert Robinson, a Barbizon school work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows an archer on the hunt, aiming his bow at an ibex. The scene is set in a lush, natural environment with trees and foliage surrounding the hunter and his prey. The archer is dressed in traditional hunting attire, with a quiver full of arrows on his back. The painting's use of oil paint creates a rich, textured look that draws the viewer in. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of the archer's clothing and the ibex's fur. The Victoria and Albert Museum is home to many works of art like this one, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of artists from various periods.
Robert Robinson (1886–1952) was an artist, born in Wilkes-Barre.
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