One of nine drawings of birds.
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a single bird perched on a bare branch. The bird has deep purple and green feathers, a pale face, and a yellow beak. Its tail feathers fan out slightly as it faces left, while the branch holds a few small blue buds. Behind it, a flat landscape of water, grass, and distant hills stretches out in soft colors. The artist focused on the bird’s bright, detailed feathers against a simpler background. The style looks clean and precise, with no heavy shading. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
