Artwork
For Sunday's Dinner
For Sunday's Dinner is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist William Michael Harnett. It is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
For Sunday's Dinner is a 1894 oil painting by William Harnett, an American artist known for his still lifes. It is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a plucked chicken hanging from a black door's hinge, with scattered feathers and visible door details like a keyhole and scratches. The simple composition focuses on the chicken and door, creating a quiet atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Harnett's use of oil paint achieves a high level of detail, particularly in the chicken's feathers and the door's texture. The muted color palette contributes to the overall sense of stillness and intimacy.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Michael Harnett (August 10, 1848 – October 29, 1892) was an American painter known for his trompe-l'œil still lifes of ordinary objects.
