Artwork

A Dead Hare

A Dead Hare, by Unknown, 1670
A Dead Hare, by Unknown, 1670

A Dead Hare is a photography by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

A Dead Hare is a 1670 painting held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dead hare on its back with outstretched legs and one raised paw, set against a dark background and accompanied by a feathered hat.

Technique & Style

The artist achieved a lifelike representation of the hare's fur through careful brushstrokes, while the dark background creates a sense of depth and makes the hare appear to float.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known