Artwork
Natură moartă cu cocoș de casă
Natură moartă cu cocoș de casă is an unspecified painting by Johann Martin Stock. It is held in the collection of the Brukenthal National Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Natură moartă cu cocoș de casă' depicts a rooster against a wooden background.
Subject & Meaning
The rooster is shown standing upright with its head tilted back and beak open, displaying a proud demeanor. Its red comb and curved tail are prominent features.
Technique & Style
The rooster's feathers are rendered in shades of brown and black with a subtle sheen, while the wooden background is a warm, golden color with visible grain and texture, creating a sense of intimacy and simplicity.
Artist & collection
Artist
A late-18th-century Austrian painter, Johann Martin Stock made bold, folksy portraits and still lifes in oils, plus a few prints.
