Depictions of a Shikra and a Indian oriole 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 bright yellow bird perched on a bare branch. Behind it, a few green leaves sprout from the same branch, and some grass grows at the base. The paper looks old and torn, with faded colors and a few dark spots. The bird’s beak is painted a sharp pink, and its feathers are simple but bold. The background is mostly plain, letting the bird stand out. Next, look up Romanticism to see how nature and animals were often shown in this style.
