Silent Flight: 19th Century Still Life with Birds

Late 19th Century Still Life of Game Birds (Oil on Panel)
A finely executed late 19th-century nature morte oil painting on wooden board, depicting a pair of hanging game birds rendered with striking realism and depth against a warm, rich ground. The artist has captured the naturalistic textures of plumage, talons, and lifeless repose with strong chiaroscuro, typical of hunting and sporting still-life subjects popular in European painting of the era. Likely originating from France or Northern Europe, the work reflects the tradition of 17th- and 18th-century Dutch and Flemish still-life painters whose influence carried into the 19th century. Housed in its original giltwood frame, the piece conveys both rustic charm and refined artistry.

Dimensions: 18" H × 14.25" W × 1" D