Large Scale 18th Century Style Poultry and Wildfowl Oil Painting

This is a large-scale horizontal oil painting on canvas, executed in the Dutch Golden Age or 18th-century Baroque sporting style, frequently associated with artists like Melchior d'Hondecoeter. The composition features a variety of birds, including a prominent pheasant, a rooster, and various waterfowl, set against a park-like landscape with soft, atmospheric lighting. The birds are rendered with detailed plumage, ranging from the iridescent greens and earthy browns of the pheasant to the stark whites of the smaller poultry. The painting is housed in a substantial, heavily carved giltwood or composition frame with floral and foliate motifs, showing an aged patina and possible minor chipping typical of period frames. The canvas itself displays a visible texture suggesting it may have been relined or is a high-quality later 19th-century interpretation of the classical theme. There is a noticeable sheen across the surface, possibly from an older varnish that has slightly yellowed, adding to its antique character. The scale suggests a major decorative piece designed for a grand hall or fireplace mantel. Craftsmanship is high, with careful attention to avian anatomy and dramatic shadow usage.