The Game Larder

Art

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

The Game Larder

Entry/Object ID

351

Description

Still life of dead game in stone game larder with three dogs and basket of live scarlet rooster and chicken. Derived from 17th century Dutch still life school. Painting shows competent use of perspective and realistic detail. Brunette palette. Painting depicts a counter with architectural moldings laden with dead game birds, basket with rooster and chicken. Hanging above is a realistic rabbit, duck and other game bird. To one side and in front of counter are three dogs with collars. On viewer's left is a window with landscape, a cottage and sunset. Window provides light source that illuminates the game.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Board, Oil

Collection

John L. Wehle Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Barlow, Francis

Role

Artist

Date made

1672

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

English

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

lower left corner

Transcription

Francis Barlow

Material/Technique

Painted

Notes

Signed Name: Francis Barlow 1672 Signature Location: Lower Left

Lexicon

Search Terms

Hunting, still life, rooster, landscape, hunting dogs, game, rabbit, sporting art, game larder, dog

Dimensions

Height

43 in

Width

54-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

hanging height based on 60" hanging height 79.5 Frame Size: 49 x 60 1/2 Image Size: 45 x 54 1/2

Accessories

Notes

Frame: Wooden frame, gilt finish Composition ornament and flower on inner concave border

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Barlow, Francis