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Still Life with Dead Hare and Grouse
Still Life with Dead Hare and Grouse. Cruickshank, William fl.1866 - 1879
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Media ID 13101877
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Cruickshank Dead Grouse Hare Ivory Still
9"x6" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the timeless beauty of William Cruickshank's Still Life with Dead Hare and Grouse, now available as a Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite work of art, brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the artist's exceptional talent for capturing the intricacies of nature with a hauntingly beautiful still life. The stillness of the dead hare and grouse contrasts perfectly with the vibrant, textured background, creating a stunning visual narrative. Add this captivating piece to your home or office décor and bring the elegance of Victorian art into your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 30.5cm (15" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Still Life with Dead Hare and Grouse" is a captivating and intricately detailed miniature watercolor and ivory painting by the English artist William Cruickshank, active between 1866 and 1879. This exquisite work of art, which measures only a few inches in size, showcases the artist's exceptional skill in rendering the natural world with remarkable precision and sensitivity. The still life composition features a dead hare and a grouse, both meticulously depicted against a backdrop of lush greenery and autumnal foliage. The hare lies motionless, its limbs splayed out in a lifeless pose, while the grouse, with its proud and regal posture, seems to have met its untimely end amidst the abundant harvest of the season. Cruickshank's mastery of the watercolor medium is evident in the rich and vibrant colors he uses to bring the scene to life. The hare's fur is rendered in a range of browns and grays, while the grouse's feathers shimmer with hues of red, brown, and green. The ivory base adds a sense of elegance and refinement to the piece, making it a true testament to the artist's dedication to his craft. The still life genre was a popular subject matter in Victorian England, and Cruickshank's work reflects the era's fascination with the natural world and the beauty of the deceased. This miniature painting is not only a testament to the artist's technical prowess but also a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and the beauty that can be found even in death. William Cruickshank's "Still Life with Dead Hare and Grouse" is a rare and exquisite work of art that invites the viewer to contemplate the complexities of nature and the passage of time. Its intricate details and rich colors make it a true masterpiece of Victorian-era still life painting.
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