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Still Life Game Birds, c1895. Artist: William Cruikshank
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Still Life Game Birds, c1895. Artist: William Cruikshank
Still Life Game Birds, c1895. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume I, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe [Emrose and Sons Ltd. London and Derby, 1933]
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This photo print, titled "Still Life Game Birds" takes us back to the late 19th century. Created by the talented artist William Cruikshank, this piece showcases his remarkable attention to detail and mastery of watercolour. The image is featured in Volume I of "A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings" owned by Frederick John Nettleford. The scene unfolds outdoors, where a beautifully arranged still life captures our imagination. A wooden table serves as the stage for this composition, adorned with exquisite furniture from that era. An ornate urn stands tall in the background, adding an air of elegance to the setting. Intriguingly, it seems that these game birds were prepared for consumption or display purposes. Mallards and pigeons are meticulously positioned on the table's surface with great care and precision. Each bird represents both life and death simultaneously—a reminder of nature's cycle. The vibrant colors used by Cruikshank bring vitality to this snapshot frozen in time. The feathers' rich hues contrast against each other harmoniously while showcasing their individual beauty. As we observe this artwork through a modern lens, we can appreciate its historical significance as well as its artistic merit. It serves as a window into a different era—an invitation to explore not only art but also culture and society during that period.
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