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Depictions of Night heron (male) and Adjutant bird of Northern India

Unknown

1820

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Patna School of Painting Romanticism Early 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

Depictions of Night heron (male) and Adjutant bird of Northern India is a 1820 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1820 · Patna School of Painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting showcases two birds, a Night heron (male) and an Adjutant bird, set against a plain background. The Night heron is depicted in a side profile, while the Adjutant bird is shown in a three-quarter view. Both birds are rendered in a realistic style, with attention to detail in their feathers and beaks. The painting's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of calmness and serenity. The artist's focus on the birds' textures and patterns adds depth and visual interest to the composition. The Victoria and Albert Museum is home to this beautiful piece of art.

The story of this work

Overview

Depictions of a male Night heron and an Adjutant bird from Northern India are rendered on stained paper and mounted on opposite sides of an album folio. The works are attributed to an unknown artist and dated to 1820. They were later presented by Robert Scott Greenshields, an official in the Indian Civil Service, in 1929.

Read the full account in the museum source.