Yellow Bittern
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a yellow bittern, a type of bird. It was made for European visitors, which is interesting because it shows how people were curious about foreign animals. People who traveled would often bring back pictures of birds and other animals they saw, which helped make these images popular. You can learn more about this type of art at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
