Claude Monet's painting "The Turkeys", made in 1877, belongs to a particular moment in the artist's career. It was commissioned by the wealthy financier Ernest Hoschedé for the drawing room of his château at Montgeron, south of Paris. Monet painted this and three other pictures at the residence, capturing scenes of the park.
The work depicts a meadow where some turkeys roam freely, with groups of trees in the background bounding the plain and part of the façade of the château of Montgeron in the centre. Of interest is the compositional approach which, in some respects, recalls photographic framing, with some figures not appearing entirely within the field of view.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in) With frame: 32 x 32 cm (12.6 x 12.6 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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