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Still Life with a Hanging Partridge

Pieter Schenck I

National Gallery of Art

The image includes a large bird hanging upside down by a string at the top center, alongside a decorated pot near the bottom left, surrounded by fruits. The color palette is predominantly dark tones with highlights, creating a strong contrast and dramatic depth. The bird dominates the upper half while the pot is centrally placed in the lower section, with grapes cascading down its side and fruits like apples or peaches bundled around it. To the right, a cloth with intricate patterns drapes partially over the surface.

Artwork Details

Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3482 × 4739 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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