Painted ceiling at Weston Birt House

About this work

This painting shows six birds flying in a pale blue sky with soft white clouds. The birds are simple, loose shapes—some dark, some light—with quick, angled strokes. The background looks like watercolor, with faint brush marks blending the sky. The birds all face different directions, as if caught mid-motion. The painting was meant for a ceiling, so the view is flat and even, like looking up at the sky. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.