Depictions of a Indian fruit-bat and Pied crested cuckoo of Northern India
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a bird perched on a thin branch. The bird has black and white feathers, a sharp beak, and a long tail. Behind it, small green leaves grow on the branch. The artist focused on the bird’s details—like its feathers and claws. The background is plain, so the bird stands out. Look up Romanticism next to see how artists used nature in their work.
