Dogs, Dead Game and FruitAlexandre François Desportes · 1715
Baroque
1715
129.0 x 162.0 cm
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About this artwork
- Title: Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit
- Artist: Alexandre François Desportes
- Year: 1715
- Original dimensions: 129.0 x 162.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: The Wallace Collection
- Movement: Baroque
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: chiaroscuro art, french painting, fruit still life
Questions & Answers
How light is "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" overall?
The perceived brightness of "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" by Alexandre François Desportes is deep_shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.
When was "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" made?
"Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" dates from 1715. The date places the work within Alexandre François Desportes's career and its era.
What style does "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" belong to?
"Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" is a work of Baroque. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
Who is the artist behind "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit"?
The artist behind "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" is Alexandre François Desportes. The work is catalogued under Alexandre François Desportes's name.
How harmonious are the colors of "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" by Alexandre François Desportes?
The color harmony of "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" is recorded as strong color unity.
How old was Alexandre François Desportes when creating "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" in 1715?
When "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" was created in 1715, Alexandre François Desportes - born in 1661 - was 54 years old.
What level of contrast does "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" by Alexandre François Desportes show?
The light-dark contrast of "Dogs, Dead Game and Fruit" is recorded as gentle. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.