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Hunting Trophy with Mallard, Partridge, Goldfinches, and Onions

Antoine Berjon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a collection of birds tied together against a neutral background. The main bird is a duck with a green head and orange feet. Other birds in the cluster include a woodpecker with pink hues and a group of small, reddish onions. The color palette consists of brown, cream, dark greens, and pink. The arrangement is positioned in the upper central portion with a tilt to the right, and shadows suggest a light source from the left.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1810
Medium
pastel on prepared canvas
Dimensions
10828 × 13102 px
Public Domain
Yes
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