Bohemian Waxwing
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Bohemian Waxwing is a 1800 paint by Unknown, a company_painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a Bohemian waxwing perched on a branch with berries. The bird’s soft pink and gray feathers stand out against the dark green leaves. Made in Canton around 1820, it was part of a trend. European traders bought these pictures as souvenirs to take home. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of these Chinese bird paintings.
