Not For The Larder 1904

"Not for the Larder" is a 1904 painting by Archibald Thorburn. It depicts a red fox scavenging from a slain stag in a snowy landscape. The scene is depicted with incredible detail, highlighting the textures of the fox's fur and the stag's antlers. Thorburn was a British artist known for his realistic and detailed depictions of animals and landscapes. This painting is a good example of the naturalism and realism that characterized his work. The title, "Not for the Larder," refers to the fox's scavenging behavior, which emphasizes the cycle of life and death in nature.