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Plucked Clean, 1882 (oil on canvas)
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Plucked Clean, 1882 (oil on canvas)
466516 Plucked Clean, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 86.8 x 51.7 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. USA; Museum Purchase, William A. Clark Fund; American, out of copyright
Media ID 18256239
© Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C., USA / Museum Purchase, William A. Clark Fund / Bridgeman Images
1880s Carcass Chicken Fowl Hanging Meat Plucked Poultry Strung Up Trompe L Oeil Featherless Tail Feathers
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The captivating print titled "Plucked Clean, 1882" showcases a mesmerizing oil on canvas painting by William Michael Harnett. This artwork, measuring 86.8 x 51.7 cm, is part of the Corcoran Collection at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D. C. , USA. In this striking piece, Harnett skillfully captures the essence of a plucked chicken carcass with astonishing verisimilitude and trompe l'oeil technique. The featherless bird is depicted hanging by its tail feathers, completely devoid of life yet exuding an eerie beauty. The artist's meticulous attention to detail allows viewers to almost smell the aroma of fresh meat emanating from the fowl. Every strand of feather and every contour of its body are rendered flawlessly, creating an uncanny sense of realism that draws us into this still life composition. Harnett's portrayal not only celebrates the artistry involved in depicting everyday objects but also prompts contemplation about our relationship with food and mortality. Through his masterful brushstrokes, he invites us to reflect upon themes such as life's transience and our own place within nature's cycle. This remarkable print serves as a testament to Harnett's talent as well as a reminder that art has the power to evoke emotions and provoke profound thoughts even centuries after its creation.
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