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Trichoparadisea Gulielmi

W. Hart

1882

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

Trichoparadisea Gulielmi is a 1882 ink by W. Hart, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: W. Hart
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows three brightly colored birds perched on green branches with leaves. The biggest bird has a long, shimmery tail and a mix of brown, yellow, and green feathers. The other two birds are smaller, with simpler plumage—one mostly brown and the other with yellow and black markings. The artist used soft colors and careful details to make the feathers look almost real. The background is light and airy, focusing all the attention on the birds. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.