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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.
351
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