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Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting, 1857 (oil on canvas)
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Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting, 1857 (oil on canvas)
985367 Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting, 1857 (oil on canvas) by Tait, Arthur Fitzwilliam (1819-1905); 61x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting. Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait (1819-1905). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1857. 61 x 92cm.); Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright
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1850s 1857 Active Af Tait American Artist American Painting Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait Artist American Blood Sport Bloodsport Chasing Classicism Classicist Flushed Foliage Gamebird Grouse Hound Hunting Dog In Flight Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Moving Natural Phenomena Patterned Physical Activity Plant Part Poised Pursuing Pursuit Ruffed Grouse Shooting Dog Small Group Small Group Of Animals Tait Watchful Wooded Bonasa Umbellus Natural Space
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Flushed - Ruffed Grouse Shooting, 1857
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is a captivating oil painting by American artist Arthur Fitzwilliam Tait. This close-up snapshot of a nineteenth-century hunting scene takes us back in time to the tranquil countryside. The composition showcases the dynamic movement and energy of a dog chasing after a ruffed grouse in the midst of lush woodland. Tait's meticulous brushwork brings every detail to life, from the patterned foliage to the textured feathers of the birds. The artist skillfully captures the essence of nature, with trees towering above and rocks scattered across the forest floor. As we observe this small group of animals engaged in their pursuit, we can almost hear their wings flapping as they take flight. The painting exudes an air of classicism and reverence for outdoor sportsmanship prevalent during that era. It encapsulates both physical activity and watchfulness as man and dog work together harmoniously in their shared passion for hunting. This remarkable artwork offers a glimpse into mid-nineteenth-century America, where bloodsport was not only embraced but also celebrated as part of rural life. "Flushed: Ruffed Grouse Shooting, 1857" serves as a testament to Tait's mastery in capturing natural phenomena on canvas while immortalizing an important aspect of American culture through his artistry.
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