Artwork
Resting Hunter
Resting Hunter is an oil painting by the Realist artist Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder. It dates from 1868 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Resting Hunter is an oil painting created by Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder in 1868. It is a representative work of the Realist movement, characteristic of the artist's focus on everyday life and detailed depiction of local settings.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a hunter at rest on a bench, accompanied by his dog, with a meal laid out before him. A woman is visible in the background, holding a dead bird, adding to the scene's narrative depth. The setting is a rustic outdoor environment with trees and vines.
Technique & Style
De Braekeleer's work exemplifies the genre scene style, capturing a moment of ordinary life with attention to detail. The use of oil paint allows for a rich and nuanced representation of the scene, from the textures of the hunter's clothing to the still life on the table.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, indicating its significance within the artistic heritage preserved by the institution.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ferdinand de Braekeleer the Elder
Ferdinand de Braekeleer (12 February 1792 – 16 May 1883), sometimes spelled as Ferdinand de Braeckeleer, was a Flemish painter and printmaker.
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