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One of seven details of pietra-dura work showing flowers and birds on the walls of the Diwan-i Am, Delhi , Palace and fort

Unknown

1845

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

One of seven details of pietra-dura work showing flowers and birds on the walls of the Diwan-i Am, Delhi , Palace and fort is a 1845 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a bird perched on a branch with bright red berries. The bird has a green head with black spots, a pinkish body, and brown wings. The background is dark, making the colors of the bird and berries stand out. The artist used simple shapes and bold colors to keep the focus on the bird and fruit. The style feels flat, almost like a cut-out image. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more pieces like this.

The story of this work

Overview

One of seven details of a pietra-dura work depicts flowers and birds on the walls of the Diwan-i Am in Delhi’s Palace and Fort. The artwork is part of an inlaid stone mosaic featuring naturalistic floral and avian motifs. The composition reflects the precision and craftsmanship typical of pietra-dura techniques used in Mughal architecture.

Read the full account in the museum source.