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The Game Larder

Art

Still life of dead game in stone game larder with three dogs and basket of live scarlet rooster and chicken. Derived from 17th century Dutch still life school. Painting shows competent use of perspective and realistic detail. Brunette palette. Painting depicts a counter with architectural moldings laden with dead game birds, basket with rooster and chicken. Hanging above is a realistic rabbit, duck and other game bird. To one side and in front of counter are three dogs with collars. On viewer's left is a window with landscape, a cottage and sunset. Window provides light source that illuminates the game.

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Oil on Board

Oil

John L. Wehle Collection

Barlow, Francis

Artist

1672

English

Signature

lower left corner

Francis Barlow

Painted

Signed Name: Francis Barlow 1672 Signature Location: Lower Left

Hunting

still life

rooster

landscape

hunting dogs

game

rabbit

sporting art

game larder

dog

43 in

54-1/2 in

hanging height based on 60" hanging height 79.5 Frame Size: 49 x 60 1/2 Image Size: 45 x 54 1/2

Frame: Wooden frame, gilt finish Composition ornament and flower on inner concave border

Barlow, Francis

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