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About this work

A man stands holding a large bird on his arm. His clothes are bright—orange and yellow stripes on a jacket, blue pants, and a dark coat. Behind him, a boat and buildings are painted in rough, flat colors. The face looks a bit off, like the artist hurried or was experimenting. The painting feels loose, almost sketchy, with thick brushstrokes. The bird is perched calmly, but the man’s posture is stiff. The background is simple, with no real depth—just shapes and colors. Next, look up impasto to see how thick paint like this is used.