A baby 'maina'
1940
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1940
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a single baby myna bird perched on a branch. The bird has soft brown feathers with yellow beak and feet. The background is plain and green. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to catch the bird’s alert pose. It feels alive, like it might fly off any second. Check out Ishwari Prasad if you like this loose, lively style.
