Still Life with a Hare by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin. A dead hare is suspended by its hind legs alongside a powder flask and a game bag against a dark, tonal background.

Still Life with a Hare

Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin

1730 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully rendered 18th-century French hunting still life by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted around 1730, this work by Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin is a profound example of the French 'nature morte' tradition. The composition focuses on the tactile qualities of the hare's fur and the metallic sheen of the hunting gear, rendered with a sophisticated, earthy palette that creates a contemplative atmosphere.

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