Dog Guarding Dead Game

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Created:
Movement:
1753
Rococo
key Notes:
Hunting Still Life, Baroque Realism
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Dimensions:
25 1/2 x 31 3/4 in. (64.8 x 80.6 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Jean-Baptiste Oudry's "Dog Guarding Dead Game" (1753)

"Dog Guarding Dead Game" is a notable work by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, created in 1753 using oil on canvas. This painting exemplifies Oudry's mastery in depicting animals and hunting scenes, a genre for which he gained considerable acclaim during the 18th century. The composition reflects the Rococo style's attention to detail and naturalism, capturing the textures of fur and feathers with remarkable precision. Oudry's work was influential in the court of Louis XV, where he served as a favored painter, contributing to the period's fascination with nature and the hunt. His ability to convey the lifelike presence of animals in art was instrumental in elevating the status of animal painting within the French artistic hierarchy. As a prominent figure in the French art scene, Oudry's contributions extended beyond painting, as he also played a significant role in the Gobelins Manufactory, where he designed tapestries that further disseminated his artistic vision.

Description of the work:

Dog Guarding Dead Game by Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Created in 1753, "Dog Guarding Dead Game" by Jean-Baptiste Oudry is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Rococo style with its detailed depiction of hunting scenes and naturalistic portrayal of animals. The artwork is notable for its meticulous attention to texture and form, characteristic of Oudry's skill in capturing the essence of still life and animal subjects.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Dog Guarding Dead Game