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Studie af død vibe, by Unknown, unspecified, 1750

Studie af død vibe

Unknown

1750

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Studie af død vibe is a 1750 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This is a watercolor of a dead bird with bright, patchy colors. Its feathers are mostly black and brown, but the tail and wing tips flash white, orange, and green. The bird’s head is turned slightly, showing a sharp beak and a few stiff, curved feathers on top. The painting looks like it was done from a real specimen, maybe for study. The colors are flat with no shading, which makes the bird look almost like a cut-out. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this simple but tricky technique.

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