Artwork
Dachshund mit totem Hasen und Wildente
Dachshund mit totem Hasen und Wildente is an unspecified painting by Johann Jacob Marchand. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Dachshund mit totem Hasen und Wildente is a 1700 painting by Johann Jacob Marchand, currently housed at the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dachshund sitting beside a dead rabbit, with the dog's head turned towards the viewer, while a wild duck is notably absent from the visible composition, despite being mentioned in the title.
Technique & Style
Marchand employed chiaroscuro to achieve depth and volume, contrasting the dog and rabbit against a darker, undefined background. Textural details, such as the dog's fur and the rabbit's softness, demonstrate the artist's attention to detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 1700, the work's history prior to its current location at the Alte Pinakothek is not detailed here.
Context
The painting reflects 17th-century European still-life and animal painting traditions, though the absence of the titled 'Wildente' (wild duck) from the scene is unusual.
Legacy
The painting's impact or influence on subsequent art is not specified in available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Born around the late 1600s, Johann Jacob Marchand painted still lifes in the early 1700s Dutch tradition.
