Artwork

Hunting Still Life

Hunting Still Life, by Bedros Sirabyan, oil, 1898
Hunting Still Life, by Bedros Sirabyan, oil, 1898

Hunting Still Life is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Bedros Sirabyan. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.

About this work

Overview

Hunting Still Life is an oil painting created by Bedros Sirabyan in 1898. It is a still life held at the National Gallery of Armenia.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a collection of game, including a pheasant, rabbits, and hares, alongside everyday objects such as a shotgun, a vase, and a plate of bread and fruit, conveying a sense of abundance.

Technique & Style

Sirabyan's use of color and light creates depth and dimensionality, highlighting the varied textures of the objects, from the smoothness of the vase to the softness of the pheasant's feathers.

Artist & collection

Artist

Bedros Sirabyan

Bedros Sirabyan (1833–1898) was an artist, born in Constantinople.