Who painted A Quail Eating an ear of Corn?

A Quail Eating an ear of Corn was painted by Christen Købke in 1839.

Where can I see A Quail Eating an ear of Corn?

A Quail Eating an ear of Corn is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

A Quail Eating an ear of Corn

A Quail Eating an ear of Corn is an oil painting by Christen Købke. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Christen Købke's 1839 oil painting, A Quail Eating an Ear of Corn, is a characteristic example of his work from Denmark's Golden Age of Painting. The painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a quail consuming an ear of corn on a green surface, set against a dark background. The quail's brown plumage and the corn's yellow kernels are rendered in detail, suggesting a focus on naturalistic representation.

Technique & Style

Købke's use of oil paint allows for textured brushstrokes, visible in the quail's feathers and the ear of corn. The level of detail in these elements indicates a sensitive and meticulous approach to composition.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the Statens Museum for Kunst, which houses a significant collection of Købke's work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Christen Købke

Christen Schiellerup Købke (26 May 1810 – 7 February 1848) was a Danish painter, and one of the best-known artists from the Golden Age of Danish Painting.

Museum

Statens Museum for Kunst

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