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Follower of Jean Jacques Bachelier (1724-1806)
Owl holding its prey on an oak tree
Oval oil on canvas
Size: 64.5 x 54 cm
Size with frame: 78 x 68 cm
A very fine painting, the owl is rarely depicted in paintings at rest with its prey between its claws. It would appear that the bird has just landed on an oak tree. Its prey, trapped in its claws, loses its plumage and falls off the tree towards a strolling snail. The bird's gaze is fixed on the viewer, as it spreads its wings against a vivid blue background.
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