Eight birds
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This page shows six birds perched on bare branches. Each bird is painted in bright, flat colors—black, brown, blue, yellow, and pink. The branches look simple, almost like sketches. The birds sit still, facing forward. The names under each bird are in another language. These paintings were likely made to study or record birds, not just to look pretty. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more drawings like this.
