Artwork
Poultry
Poultry is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Poultry is a black-and-white image created by an unknown artist circa 1750. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a group of birds in various states of motion, from standing still to taking flight. The arrangement of the birds creates a sense of dynamic movement.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, using contrasts of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and volume, making the birds appear lifelike.
History & Provenance
The image was created around 1750 and is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, although its earlier history is not documented.
Artist & collection
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Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
