Four Birds
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows four birds perched on thin branches. The top left bird is black and white with a yellow eye. Next to it, a brown bird with a long neck sits on a bare twig. Below, a small bird with bright orange and yellow feathers clings to a branch. The last bird, mostly green with blue and red touches, balances on a twig. The artist focused on details like feathers and beaks, making each bird look real. These kinds of paintings were often made to study nature closely. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
