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Painting, by Unknown, paint, 1754

Painting

Unknown

1754

paint

From the collection of Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading

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Overview

Painting is a 1754 paint by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, depicting Hunting, held at Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1754 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading

About this work

This painting shows horses and hounds with a man blowing a horn. The scene is set in a natural environment, with the horses and hounds in motion. The title "The Death: La Mort" suggests a sense of drama. The use of oil on glass over a print creates a unique effect, and to learn more about this style, look up the technique: sfumato.

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