Dead Bird and Two Roses on a Table Board 1882

"Dead Bird and Two Roses on a Table Board" is a 1882 oil painting by Louis Eysen (1843-?), housed in the Städel Museum. The painting depicts a still life of a dead bird lying on a table next to two wilted roses. The composition, featuring a single, central bird amidst the wilted flowers on a pale background, evokes a sense of melancholy and mortality, reflecting a key theme of the Realist movement. This intimate artwork, measuring just 19.0 x 24.8 cm, uses subtle brushstrokes to capture the delicate details of the subject matter, drawing the viewer into the quiet contemplation of death and decay.