Fasane

Art Historical Context

### Fasane by Philipp Ferdinand de Step into the opulent world of 18th-century Vienna with *Fasane* (Pheasants), a oil on canvas painting by Flemish artist Philipp Ferdinand de Hamilton, created in 1745. 79 x 98 cm, this from the Belvedere Collection showcases Hamilton's mastery of still life, likely featuring elegantly arranged pheasants amid lush foliage or hunting motifs. His precise brushwork brings the iridescent feathers and lifelike textures to vivid life, inviting viewers to marvel at the illusion of reality. Hamilton, who settled in Vienna and served the Habsburg court, was a leadin...