Untitled

Untitled

Upham, M.

1814

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a bird perched on a rocky ledge. The bird’s feathers are detailed, with sharp lines marking its wings and head. The background is a faint, misty outline of cliffs and sky, keeping focus on the bird. The artist used soft watercolor washes to create texture, especially in the bird’s feathers. The rocky ledge looks rough and uneven, adding contrast to the smoothness of the bird. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.

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