Ptarmigan in a Landscape

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Two ptarmigans, the favorite birds of sport in Scotland, have been shot by a hunter. While the male dies, his wounded mate continues to guard the nest. Landseer often used animals to comment on the human condition. Here, birds that mate for life are made to represent the tragic impact of violence on love and the strength of familial commitment. Title Ptarmigan in a Landscape Creator Lifespan 1802/1873 Creator Nationality English Creator Gender Male Creator Death Place St. John's Wood, England Creator Birth Place London, England Date By 1833 Location England Physical Dimensions w25.75 x h19.5 in (Overall) Provenance The Henry P. McIlhenny Collection in memory of Frances P. McIlhenny, 1986 Type Paintings Rights ? 2014 Philadelphia Museum of Art. All rights reserved. Medium Oil on panel Artist/Maker Sir Edwin Landseer, English, 1802 - 1873 Show more