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Nature print

William Costen Aitken

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Feather

Dominant colour

Nature print is a 1850 by William Costen Aitken, depicting Feather, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William Costen Aitken
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This image shows three feathers arranged on a plain white background. Two large feathers stand upright on the left and right, while a smaller one lies flat in the middle. The feathers are drawn in soft shades of gray and brown, with fine lines marking their texture. The artist used a simple, precise style to highlight the feathers’ natural details. This kind of close-up study was common in the 1800s for scientific or decorative prints. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.