Still Life with Pheasant 1750

"Still Life with Pheasant" (1750) by Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin is a quintessential example of the artist's mastery of the genre. Chardin, known for his meticulous renderings of everyday objects, portrays a pheasant and a rabbit, their stillness and detail capturing the fleeting beauty of the natural world. The subdued palette and simple composition, characteristic of Chardin's style, create an atmosphere of quiet contemplation, inviting viewers to appreciate the understated elegance of the scene.