Bird Study: Bohemian Waxwing
1741
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1741
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a bird perched on a tree branch, facing left. The bird has a brown head with a black stripe across its eye, a gray body, and black and white wings with a red patch. The branch has a few leaves, and the background is a blue sky with some clouds. The bird's feathers are detailed, and its beak is open as if it's singing. The painting is a realistic depiction of a bird, and it's part of the Baroque movement. You might also want to check out other works by George Edwards, the artist who created this piece.
