Equestrian & Animals
Swan Attacked by a Dog
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
A dramatic and masterful mid-18th-century animal study capturing a tense encounter between a swan and a dog.
Water Spaniel Surprising a Swan on its Nest
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
1740 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 18th-century scene of a swan fiercely defending its nest from an approaching water spaniel.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1740 by the renowned animal painter Jean-Baptiste Oudry, this oil painting captures a tense moment in the natural world. A luminous white swan spreads its wings in a powerful defensive posture over its nest, creating a sharp contrast against the dark, moody foliage where a spaniel lurks. The work showcases the masterful brushwork and dramatic lighting characteristic of the French Rococo animalier tradition.
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