Still life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn 1874

Guillaume Anne van der Brugghen’s 1874 oil on canvas painting, "Still Life with Wood Pigeon and Powder Horn," depicts a still life arrangement featuring a hunted wood pigeon, a powder horn, and other hunting paraphernalia. The pigeon is positioned in the center, its body lying on a white cloth. The composition is characterized by a sense of realism and attention to detail. The artist’s meticulous rendering of the textures and colors of the objects creates a striking visual impact. The painting is a testament to van der Brugghen’s skill as a still life painter and a reminder of the importance of hunting in 19th-century Dutch culture.