Artist

Charles Edward Swan

Charles Edward Swan is an Impressionism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Charles Edward Swan painted delicate watercolors of birds, especially ptarmigans, in the late 19th to early 20th century. His Ptarmigan, a soft-feathered bird shown in muted greens and browns, sits against a simple background—typical of naturalist bird art of the era. Explore Swan’s careful brushwork in the details around the bird’s feet and feathers. Tap to see the work up close.

Works by Charles Edward Swan

Collections represented

Victoria and Albert Museum

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum in the United Kingdom is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects.

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