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A Rooster and Turkey Fighting
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One of the most fashionable artists of his time, Hondecoeter specialized in paintings of domestic and exotic birds, and other animals. Here the composition is enlivened by the swirl and excitement of the fighting rooster and turkey, set in a garden with classical architecture. A large picture like this must have been placed high over a fireplace in a rich Amsterdam house.
| Artist / Maker | Melchior de Hondecoeter |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1680 |
| Culture / Origin | Netherlands |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 164.5 x 193 x 10 cm (64 3/4 x 76 x 3 15/16 in.); Unframed: 137.2 x 166.4 cm (54 x 65 1/2 in.) |
| Department | European Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
Melchior de Hondecoeter (Dutch, 1636–1695) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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