A Partridge and Small Game Birds
The Met
Artist: Jan Fyt(Flemish, 1611–1661)
Date: 1650s
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 18 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (46.4 x 36.2 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Several dead game birds lie among dark foliage, thorny branches, and clusters of red berries
Detailed Description
A dark, vertical composition features a collection of dead game birds arranged on a dark, earthy ground, surrounded by dense foliage and branches. In the lower left foreground, a large bird lies on its back, its chest and belly displaying a mix of light brown, white, and reddish-brown feathers, with a dark, possibly bloody, area on its chest. Its wings are partially spread, revealing gray and white flight feathers. To the right and slightly behind this bird, a cluster of smaller birds is piled, mostly on their backs, displaying pale pinkish-white bellies and darker brown, gray, and white feathers on their wings and heads. Dark green and brown leaves, some with thorns, intertwine around the birds, particularly on the left and upper right. A thick, dark tree trunk or large branch is visible in the upper left background. In the lower right corner, two small clusters of bright red berries with green leaves are visible on a thorny stem. The composition's palette is dominated by deep greens, browns, and grays, with the lighter feathers of the birds and the vibrant red berries providing contrast. The lighting is subdued, highlighting the textures of the feathers and natural elements.
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