Artwork
Prince and Princess Hunting Blackbuck
Prince and Princess Hunting Blackbuck is a watercolor painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Prince and Princess Hunting Blackbuck is a painting created with opaque watercolor and gold on paper, depicting a royal hunting scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows two royal figures on horseback chasing a blackbuck antelope across a flat, expansive plain.
Technique & Style
The artwork features layered opaque watercolor, applied like wet chalk, and is embellished with gold leaf, creating a shimmering effect that conveys the scene's luminosity and dynamism.
Context
The use of gold and layered paint is reminiscent of the glazing technique, employed by artists to achieve glowing, atmospheric effects in their work.
Artist & collection
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Prince and Princess Hunting Blackbuck