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På et bord står et fuglebur med kongens våben, hvori der er et par selskabsfugle

På et bord står et fuglebur med kongens våben, hvori der er et par selskabsfugle is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This image, created around 1750, depicts a decorative scene featuring a birdcage on a table.

About this work

Overview

This image, created around 1750, depicts a decorative scene featuring a birdcage on a table. The work is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The birdcage, adorned with a coat of arms, contains a pair of birds, likely kept for display. The coat of arms suggests a connection to a noble or royal family, indicating the owner's wealth and status.

Technique & Style

The cage's woven pattern and the round mat it sits on suggest a level of craftsmanship. The scene is set against a backdrop that appears to be a room with draped fabric and a tall, dark object, possibly a lamp or vase.