Hunting Dogs with Dead Hare
The Met
Artist: Gustave Courbet(French, Ornans 1819–1877 La Tour-de-Peilz)
Date: 1857
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 36 1/2 x 58 1/2 in. (92.7 x 148.6 cm)
Credit Line: H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Gift of Horace Havemeyer, 1933
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two dogs lean over a hare on its back in a dark, dense forest
Detailed Description
Two dogs lean over a hare lying on its back in a forest clearing. In the left foreground, a light brown hare lies on its back in the grass, its belly facing upwards and its legs splayed. Its fur is a mottled mix of brown and tan. To the right of the hare, two large, short-legged dogs with long, floppy ears are positioned. They lean forward with their heads down, near the hare. The dog on the left is predominantly white with large patches of reddish-brown fur on its head, back, and hindquarters. The dog on the right is mostly white with large patches of black fur on similar areas. Both dogs have long, thin tails that curve slightly upwards. The midground and background are filled with a dense forest, featuring tall trees and thick undergrowth. The foliage displays a mix of dark greens, browns, and oranges. The ground is covered in dark grass and deep shadows. A small patch of lighter blue sky is visible through the trees in the upper left portion of the scene. The overall lighting is dim.
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