Still life with basket and woodcock 1946

"Still Life with Basket and Woodcock" (1946) by Pyotr Konchalovsky (1876-1956) presents a classic still life scene, capturing the essence of a hunting scene. The painting depicts a rustic basket, a white cloth with lace edging, and five dead woodcocks on a wooden table. The composition is simple, but the realistic portrayal of the objects and the interplay of textures, especially the feathers of the birds and the woven basket, are masterfully rendered, showcasing Konchalovsky's expertise in capturing the details of everyday objects. The painting evokes a sense of tranquility and the rustic beauty of the natural world.