Wagtails
1960
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1960
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a single bird with a long tail and pointed beak, walking on two legs. The bird’s feathers are mostly white with black markings on its wings and back. The background is a flat yellow, and the bird’s legs and tail are drawn with quick, loose lines. The artist used simple shapes and bold black outlines to make the bird stand out. The watercolor looks light and fast, almost like a sketch. Check out Duncan Grant’s other work to see how he painted animals.
