Studies of a Fox, a Barn Owl, a Peahen, and the Head of a Young Man by Jacques-Laurent Agasse. A collection of naturalist oil studies featuring a fox, two barn owls, a peahen, and a young man's pensive face against a warm ochre background.
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Studies of a Fox, a Barn Owl, a Peahen, and the Head of a Young Man

Jacques-Laurent Agasse

1815 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant collection of animal and figure studies by Jacques-Laurent Agasse, rendered with exceptional naturalist detail.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence in walnut and cognac tones — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Office · Study · Library
Placement
Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Rich brown, Deep burgundy, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created around 1815, this oil study by Jacques-Laurent Agasse showcases his masterful ability to capture the textures and characters of the natural world. From the soft plumage of the barn owl to the alert gaze of the fox, these disparate sketches are unified by a warm, earthy palette and a sophisticated, scholarly aesthetic.

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