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Still life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn

Unknown

1874

unspecified

From the collection of Rijksmuseum

Dutch Golden Age Late 19th Century Still Life

Dominant colour

Still life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn is a 1874 unspecified by Unknown, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Rijksmuseum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1874 · Dutch Golden Age
Where can I see it?: Rijksmuseum

About this work

You see a dead wood pigeon hanging by one foot next to a powder horn on a plain wall. The bird’s feathers are painted so carefully you can almost feel them. The powder horn—used to carry gunpowder—hints this was made for someone who hunted or fought. It’s not fancy, just honest. If you like quiet, real-life scenes, look up more works in the Rijksmuseum.