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The Pet Squirrel (oil on canvas)
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The Pet Squirrel (oil on canvas)
989455 The Pet Squirrel (oil on canvas) by Hirt, Heinrich (fl.1872-83); 33x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pet Squirrel. Heinrich Hirt (active 1872-1883). Oil on canvas. 33 x 25.4cm.); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 23689926
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1870s 1880s Affection Apple Apples Artist German Brown Hair Brunette Care Caring Cutlery Dark Hair Domestic Animal Domesticated Expression Facial Expression Feeding Flatware German Art German Artist Household Equipment Kitchenware Knife Looking Down Loving One Animal One Boy Only Responsibility Rodent Squirrel Utensil 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Ethnic Origin Positive Concepts
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The Pet Squirrel
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by Heinrich Hirt is a captivating oil painting that transports us to the late 19th century. In this intimate scene, we see a young boy standing in a kitchen, his dark hair contrasting against the warm hues of the canvas. With tender affection, he feeds an adorable squirrel perched on his shoulder. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings every element to life - from the carefully rendered fruit and knife on the table to the boy's expressive facial expression filled with love and responsibility. The composition exudes a sense of domestic tranquility as we witness this unique bond between human and animal. Hirt masterfully captures not only the physical likeness of both subjects but also their emotional connection. Through his brushstrokes, we can almost feel the weight of the squirrel on our own shoulders and taste the sweetness of ripe apples in our mouths. This artwork serves as a testament to Hirt's skill as a German artist during this era. His ability to convey such depth and emotion within a relatively small canvas is truly remarkable. "The Pet Squirrel" invites us into its world, reminding us of our capacity for care and compassion towards all creatures, no matter how small or unconventional they may be.
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