Eksoottisia lintuja
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery
This painting shows a group of birds in mid-air and perched on rocks. Some are white, others have brown and black feathers. The background is dark, making the birds stand out. One bird is flying upward with wings spread wide. The dark background helps the birds look lively and real. The artist used shadows to make the feathers look textured. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other paintings.
