Artwork
Pheasant and Fowl
Pheasant and Fowl is an oil painting by Auguste Renoir. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection.
About this work
Overview
Pheasant and Fowl is an oil painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, created in 1890. It is now held at the Kunsthaus Zürich.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life of two dead birds, a pheasant and a fowl, on a white surface. The birds' brown, black, and white feathers are rendered in detail, set against a muted background with green and brown tones.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a loose, expressive style, with visible brushstrokes and texture. This approach creates a contemplative atmosphere, drawing the viewer's attention to the natural beauty of the subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir was born on 25 February 1841 in Limoges, the son of a tailor and a seamstress.
