Artwork
Still life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn

Still life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn is an oil painting by the Realist artist Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum.
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Overview
Still Life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn is an oil painting created by Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen in 1874, currently held at the Rijksmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a wood pigeon, a powder horn, and a rope, set against a dark brown background. The pigeon lies on its back with outstretched wings, accompanied by the horn and rope wrapped around it.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases meticulous attention to detail, with lifelike renderings of the pigeon's feathers, the powder horn's texture, and the rope's intricate wrapping.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen
Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen (1811–1891) was an artist, born in Nijmegen.
















