A sarus crane
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A sarus crane is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting crane, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a sarus crane standing on one leg. Its gray feathers have pink touches on the head. The background is plain white, so the bird stands out. The artist used soft brush strokes. They didn’t blend colors much, which was new in the 1860s. This style helped painters show light and air. This work connects to the Impressionism movement. See it at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
