Dead turkey
- Artist
- Francisco Goya
- Date
- 1808 - 1812
- Style
- Romanticism
- Genre
- Still life
- Location
- Museo del Prado
'Dead turkey' is a notable work by Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes, a mastermind from the Romanticism era. The painting is characterized by the unique application of oil paints on a sturdy canvas, showcasing Goya's dabbling with varied mediums. This artwork falls into the genre of still life, the lifeless turkey depicted with intense realism offering a vibrant, albeit somewhat morbid look into the intricacies of everyday life. The painting resonates with the typical Romanticism elements, emphasising on emotion and individualism, an epitome of Goya's later works.
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