Girl with a Birdcage Seated on a Bed
1798
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1798
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a young girl sitting on a bed, holding a birdcage. She's wearing a white dress and a red sash. The room is dimly lit, with a large red curtain hanging from the left side. There's a small wooden stool on the floor, and a few other objects scattered around the room. The girl looks relaxed, with her bare feet dangling off the bed. The birdcage is closed, but you can see the bird inside. The overall atmosphere is quiet and intimate. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Jean-Frédéric Schall.
