1726
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The Escaped Bird is a 1726 oil by Nicolas Lancret, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
In this painting, a woman in a pink dress stands beside a man who is reaching into a birdcage. The man wears a red shirt, blue jacket, and white turban. The woman's dress features white lace trim and a full skirt. The background includes trees, a stone fountain, and a cloudy sky. The scene is set on a stone patio, with the woman and man positioned near the birdcage. The woman's hand is extended, as if she is about to touch the man's arm. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Nicolas Lancret.
Nicolas Lancret (French pronunciation: ; 22 January 1690 – 14 September 1743) was a French painter.
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