Artwork
Hirschjagd
Hirschjagd is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist August Querfurt. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Hirschjagd is a 1728 painting by Austrian artist August Querfurt, depicting a dynamic hunting scene in a wooded landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a tense moment in a deer hunt, with a horseman, two dogs, and the fleeing deer as central elements, conveying the energy and urgency of the chase.
Technique & Style
Querfurt's use of movement, particularly in the horse's mid-gallop and the stretched bodies of the dogs, showcases his ability to convey dynamism, characteristic of the Rococo period's emphasis on movement and emotion.
History & Provenance
Created in 1728, Hirschjagd is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection, reflecting Querfurt's lesser-known talent for hunting scenes alongside his more recognized military and battle depictions.
Context
Though primarily known for military subjects, Querfurt's foray into hunting scenes, as seen in Hirschjagd, may have been influenced by contemporaries like Philips Wouwerman, blending his style with Rococo's lighter, more playful tones.
Artist & collection
Artist
August Querfurt (1696, Wolfenbüttel – 1761, Vienna) was an Austrian painter. He painted primarily soldiers and battle scenes. He was first instructed by his father, Tobias Querfurt, a landscape and animal painter, and…
