Green Parrot
1820
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1820
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a bright green parrot perched on a thin branch, its black beak sharp against white feathers. This bird was painted in India for a British official around 1820. The artist knew the difference between male and female parrots—males have red beaks. The painting feels like a quiet handshake between two cultures: Indian skill, British curiosity. Look up more works tagged east india company school.
