Verditer flycatcher
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a small green bird perched on a branch. The bird’s blue tint gives it the name "verditer" flycatcher. The leaves look stiff and flat, not soft. These cheap paintings were made fast in China for tourists. They got shipped to Europe in big numbers. People loved seeing new birds and plants from faraway places. Look for more like this at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
