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Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Dead Birds
Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton
A classic 18th-century hunting still life featuring detailed plumage and a moody, naturalistic palette.
Still Life with a Capercaillie
Johann Georg de Hamilton
1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A traditional 18th-century hunting still life featuring a capercaillie and various small birds.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1720 by Johann Georg de Hamilton, this oil on canvas work is a quintessential example of an 18th-century hunting still life. The composition features a central capercaillie with smaller birds hung from a tree against a muted landscape, showcasing Hamilton’s refined technique in capturing the textures of the sporting life.
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