A parakeet
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1880
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a bright green parakeet perched on a branch. Its feathers pop against the dark background, making it stand out. The bird’s eye looks right at you, like it just noticed you walked in. The artist used tiny brushstrokes to catch the light on the parakeet’s wings. This style was new in the 1800s, when artists tried to paint things as they really looked. If you like this, check out Bahadur Lal II’s other works.
