Artwork

Painting

Painting, by Unknown, paint, 1753
Painting, by Unknown, paint, 1753

Painting is a paint painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1753 and is held in the collection of the Museum of English Rural Life, University of Reading.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Going out in the Morning' is an oil on glass work featuring horses and hounds preparing for a hunt.

Subject & Meaning

The scene depicts a hunting party in a natural setting, capturing the moment before the hunt begins. The title 'Le sortie des chasseurs au Matin' reinforces this interpretation.

Technique & Style

The artwork employs a distinctive technique, using oil paint on glass over a print. This method was notable for its time, allowing for a particular visual effect.

Context

The painting's use of a print underneath the glass suggests an interest in reproducing and disseminating images, a common practice in the era.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known