Artwork
Still-life: Dead Game
Still-life: Dead Game is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist William Gouw Ferguson. It dates from 1689 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Still-life: Dead Game is a 1689 oil painting by William Gouw Ferguson, currently housed at the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a somber still life of hunted game, featuring a prominent bird and a dog, set against a dark, muted background with a visible stone floor.
Technique & Style
Ferguson employs chiaroscuro, characterized by strong contrasts between light and dark, to achieve a profound sense of depth and three-dimensionality within the composition.
History & Provenance
Created in 1689, the work is attributed to the Dutch still-life tradition of the 17th century, with its current ownership at the Scottish National Gallery.
Artist & collection
