Dog Guarding Dead Game by Jean-Baptiste Oudry. A white hunting dog stands in an alert, defensive stance beside a stone pedestal where a fox and several game birds are displayed.

Dog Guarding Dead Game

Jean-Baptiste Oudry

1753 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterful 18th-century hunting scene by Jean-Baptiste Oudry featuring an alert hound guarding a variety of game birds and a fox.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force in walnut and cognac tones — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1753 by the renowned French animalier Jean-Baptiste Oudry, this dynamic composition captures a white pointer in a vigilant pose. The dog guards a variety of trophies—including a fox, woodcock, and pigeon—against a backdrop of rustic stonework and lush forest greenery, showcasing the artist's superb ability to render texture and light.

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