Artwork
Hunting trophies: dead hare
Hunting trophies: dead hare is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Joseph Nauwens. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
Hunting trophies: dead hare is an oil painting created by Joseph Nauwens in 1892.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a dead hare, fruit, and birds against a grey wall. The hare is positioned on its back with its legs raised, suggesting a hunting trophy.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a realistic style, with detailed renderings of textures, such as the hare's fur and the fruit. The color palette is subdued, dominated by shades of brown and grey.
History & Provenance
The painting is held at the National Museum in Warsaw.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Nauwens painted quiet scenes of dead animals in the 1800s. His *Hunting trophies: dead hare* shows a single hare laid out with careful realism. These works belong to the still-life tradition where artists…
