Contains disturbing content
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 Dead Birds
Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton
1720 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A classic 18th-century hunting still life depicting several game birds in a forest setting.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1720 oil painting by Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton captures a traditional trophy of game birds in a dark, atmospheric woodland. The composition highlights the varied textures and vibrant reds of the plumage against the moody, earthy tones of the landscape, characteristic of the artist's specialization in naturalist animal subjects.
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