Choosing the Dinner
The Met
Artist: Alexandre-Louis Leloir(French, Paris 1843–1884 Paris)
Date: 1872
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 18 3/8 in. (31.1 x 46.7 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Two men, one in an apron and one in a red cloak, with several dead birds and a rabbit
Detailed Description
An open-air courtyard scene features two men and several dead animals. The overall color palette is muted, dominated by browns, grays, and dark reds, with some brighter accents. In the center, two men stand or sit near each other. The man on the right stands, facing left, dressed in a light-colored, possibly cream or off-white, puffy-sleeved shirt, breeches, and a long apron. He has a short beard and a white ruffled collar around his neck. His hands are on his hips, and he appears to be looking at something held by the other man. The man on the left is seated on a low stool or block, facing the standing man. He wears a prominent, flowing red cloak or cape over darker clothing and a dark cap. He holds up a dead bird, possibly a pheasant, by its feet. On the ground between and around the men are several dead animals. To the left of the seated man, a large, light-colored bird, possibly a heron or crane, lies on its back. Closer to the center, a reddish-brown animal, likely a rabbit or hare, is visible, along with another dead bird, possibly a pheasant with iridescent feathers. To the right of the standing man, near a wooden barrel, several smaller, lighter-colored birds are piled on the ground. The background consists of a building with exposed timber framing and a tiled roof. The walls are a mix of light and dark plaster or stone. To the far left, a tall wooden barrel stands upright. To the far right, under a dark overhang, a wooden workbench holds a large grinding wheel. The ground is uneven, dark earth.
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