Artwork
Dead Birds on a Marble Table
Dead Birds on a Marble Table is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist William Gouw Ferguson. It dates from 1671 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Dead Birds on a Marble Table is an oil still life painting created by William Gouw Ferguson in 1671. It is a representative work of the artist's skill in rendering detailed, realistic depictions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a still life arrangement of two dead birds on a marble table, executed with attention to the texture and pattern of the birds' feathers and the table's surface. The scene invites quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Ferguson employed chiaroscuro to achieve a sense of depth and volume in the composition. The interplay of light and shadow contributes to the overall mood of the painting, underscoring its contemplative atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst.
Artist & collection
