Artwork

Drei Gemsen und eine Amsel

Drei Gemsen und eine Amsel, by Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton, oil, 1722
Drei Gemsen und eine Amsel, by Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton, oil, 1722

Drei Gemsen und eine Amsel is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton. It dates from 1722 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

About this work

Overview

Drei Gemsen und eine Amsel is an oil painting created by Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton in 1722. It is a representative work of the Rococo movement, held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three chamois and a Eurasian blackbird set against a rocky landscape with trees and a cloudy blue sky. The scene conveys a sense of serenity and harmony between the animals and their environment.

Technique & Style

The chamois are rendered with soft, brushy strokes, capturing the texture of their fur. The artist's use of oil paint allows for a detailed representation of the landscape and the animals, contributing to the overall calm atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton

Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton (c. 1664 – 1750), was an 18th-century painter from the Southern Netherlands active in Austria.