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Trogan personatus

H.C. Richter

1837

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

Trogan personatus is a 1837 ink by H.C. Richter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: H.C. Richter
When & what style?: 1837 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting depicts three birds perched on a branch, with one bird hanging upside down from the branch. The birds have distinctive green heads, pink chests, and black and white striped tails. The background of the painting is a light beige color, with some greenery visible behind the birds. The painting is rendered in a detailed and realistic style, with the birds' feathers and the branch's texture clearly visible. The use of color is muted, with the exception of the birds' bright green heads and pink chests. The painting is a beautiful example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and nature. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Richter, H.C.