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The Young Gamekeeper, (oil on canvas)
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The Young Gamekeeper, (oil on canvas)
990560 The Young Gamekeeper, (oil on canvas) by Dedreux, Alfred (1810-60); 162.5x131 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Gamekeeper. Alfred de Dreux (1810-60). Oil on canvas. 162.5 x 131cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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Active Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Boundary Carcass Carrying On Shoulder Carrying On Shoulders Carrying Over Shoulder Continental Pictures Dead Animal Dreux Farm Worker Farmworker Fence Gamekeeper Horse Rider Meat Medium Group Medium Group Of Animals Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century One Boy Only Physical Activity Sporting Art Teen Teenage Boy Teenager 19th Century Painting Alfred Dedreux Artist French Ethnic Origin French Art French Artist Youthful
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The Young Gamekeeper
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is a captivating oil painting by French artist Alfred de Dreux. The artwork, measuring 162.5x131 cm, depicts a young boy who serves as a gamekeeper in the countryside during the nineteenth century. Standing beside a wooden fence, he carries the carcass of a dead animal on his shoulder while accompanied by his loyal dog. The painting beautifully captures the essence of rural life and agricultural occupation during that time period. It showcases the boy's active role in maintaining boundaries and protecting wildlife in the vast countryside. With its fine art execution and attention to detail, this mid-nineteenth-century masterpiece transports viewers back to an era where farming and horse riding were essential parts of daily life. The composition highlights both human and animal subjects harmoniously coexisting within their natural environment. The young gamekeeper's caucasian ethnicity adds another layer of cultural context to this European artwork. Alfred de Dreux skillfully employs oil on canvas technique to bring depth and realism to every brushstroke, creating an immersive visual experience for art enthusiasts. This piece represents not only artistic excellence but also offers valuable insights into historical agricultural practices. Bridgeman Images has expertly captured this remarkable work through photography, preserving it for future generations to appreciate its beauty and significance in art history.
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