Artwork

To døde paradisfugle, en han og en hun

To døde paradisfugle, en han og en hun, by Unknown, unspecified, 1541
To døde paradisfugle, en han og en hun, by Unknown, unspecified, 1541

To døde paradisfugle, en han og en hun is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1541 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

To døde paradisfugle, en han og en hun is a work created around 1541 by an artist known as 2091_person. The piece is held in the Museum of Ethnography's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts two dead birds of paradise, a male and a female, positioned side by side against a plain background. The male bird is distinguished by its bright orange tail feathers with black stripes, while the female has brown feathers and a smaller tail.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by soft, blended colors that give the birds a lifelike yet gentle appearance. The level of detail in the heads, beaks, and eyes suggests a high degree of realism.

Context

The inclusion of the label 'Miraldo' below the male bird may indicate its species or classification, reflecting the taxonomic interests of the time.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known