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Bahadur Lal II

1880

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

company_painting Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Animal

About this work

This painting shows a lush green bird perched on a branch. The bird’s feathers gleam with light brush strokes. The background blurs softly, like the scene is seen up close. It’s not a portrait or a story. It’s just the bird, alive on the page. The focus feels intimate, like we’re right there with it. Look up Bahadur Lal II next.