Untitled
1650
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Pierce Tempest
Pierce Tempest (1653–1717) was an English printseller, best known for the series Cryes of the City of London.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Untitled is a 1650 by Pierce Tempest, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This image depicts a scene with a large bird perched on a tree branch, gazing down at a dog that appears to be barking or growling. The dog is positioned in front of the tree, while two smaller birds fly above it. The background features a landscape with trees and bushes, and the sky is visible in the distance. The scene is rendered in black and white, with varying shades of gray used to create depth and texture. The artist's use of contrast between light and dark adds a sense of drama to the image. To learn more about the artist who created this work, explore the art of Tempest, Pierce.
An etching from 1650 by Pierce Tempest, titled *Untitled*, depicts two hunting dogs pursuing two grouse in flight while a hawk perches in a nearby tree; one grouse remains concealed beneath the undergrowth. The work appears as plate 40 in *Various Birds and Beasts Drawn from Life* by Francis Barlow, published by T. Bowles and printed at multiple London locations including St. Paul’s Church Yard and Cornhill.
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Pierce Tempest (1653–1717) was an English printseller, best known for the series Cryes of the City of London.
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