Hounds with Wild-Fowl and Game 1726

"Hounds with Wild-Fowl and Game" (1726) by Jean-Baptiste Oudry depicts a still life featuring two hunting dogs and various game, including a wild boar, a pheasant, and a duck. The dogs, realistically rendered with detailed fur and expressive eyes, are positioned around the spoils of the hunt, suggesting a sense of anticipation and the power of nature. This piece, a testament to Oudry's mastery of animal portraiture and still life, showcases the genre of wildlife art prevalent in 18th-century France, a period when hunting and its associated imagery were highly celebrated. The artwork is currently on display at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.