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Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters, c. 1860 - 1880. Creator: Germain Ribot (French
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Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters, c. 1860 - 1880. Creator: Germain Ribot (French
Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters, c. 1860 - 1880. Against a dark brown background, Ribot painted a basket filled with oysters. Light coming from the left is gently cast over the wicker basket. A dead magpie, with its white chest and long black beak, emerges from the shadows at the left. This bird, along with the partridge in the foreground, the jay toward the back, and what appears to be a sparrow at the right, are probably located in a kitchen, where preparations for cooking will soon begin. Germain Ribot, who painted genre (everyday life) scenes and still lifes, was the son of the more famous Theodule-Augustin Ribot (1823-1891), known for his working-class and peasant subjects
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In this print titled "Still Life with Dead Birds and a Basket of Oysters" created by Germain Ribot in the late 19th century, we are transported to a kitchen scene filled with anticipation. Against a dark brown background, Ribot skillfully paints a wicker basket brimming with glistening oysters, delicately illuminated by soft light from the left. Emerging from the shadows on the left is a striking dead magpie, its white chest and long black beak adding an intriguing element to the composition. The presence of other deceased birds such as the partridge in the foreground, jay towards the back, and possibly a sparrow on the right suggests that preparations for cooking are about to commence. Germain Ribot was known for his genre scenes depicting everyday life and still lifes. As son of renowned artist Theodule-Augustin Ribot, he continued his father's legacy while carving out his own artistic niche. This particular painting showcases Ribot's meticulous attention to detail and ability to capture both beauty and melancholy within ordinary subjects. This stunning oil on fabric artwork now resides in The Cleveland Museum of Art, serving as a testament to Germain Ribot's talent as well as preserving this snapshot of 19th-century French culinary culture. Thanks to Heritage Images' exceptional preservation efforts through this print reproduction, viewers can appreciate every brushstroke and immerse themselves in this evocative piece of art history.
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