A bird on a branch
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This shows a small bird perched on a thin branch. It looks like a quick sketch, but the details are sharp—feathers, claws, and leaves all stand out. The background is plain, so the bird gets all the attention. The artist used loose brushwork, but the bird still feels real. That mix of loose and exact is tricky to pull off. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this one in person.
