A Dead Wood Pigeon 1867

Ferdinand von Wright's 1867 painting "A Dead Wood Pigeon" is a classic example of a still life. The painting features a dead wood pigeon, hanging by a string, lying on a book and a drawing pad. The subject matter and composition, along with the meticulous detail in the rendering of the pigeon’s feathers, lend the piece a sense of realism and scientific observation. This painting exemplifies the artist's fascination with the natural world and his ability to capture the beauty of even the most mundane subject matter.