Equestrian & Animals
Water Spaniel Surprising a Swan on its Nest
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
A dramatic 18th-century scene of a swan fiercely defending its nest from an approaching water spaniel.
Swan Attacked by a Dog
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
1745 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic and masterful mid-18th-century animal study capturing a tense encounter between a swan and a dog.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1745 by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, this dynamic work exemplifies the French Rococo interest in animalier painting. The brilliant white of the swan's plumage serves as a striking focal point against the muted, earthy tones of the riverbank and stone wall background, demonstrating Oudry's technical mastery of light and texture.
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