Artwork
A Great Crested Grebe
A Great Crested Grebe is a watercolor work on paper by the Baroque artist Charles Collins. It dates from 1740 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Great Crested Grebe is a watercolour painting created by Charles Collins in 1740. The work is a detailed representation of a bird, signed and dated by the artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a great crested grebe standing on a wooden surface, showcasing its gray plumage, white chest, and black wings. The bird's distinctive features include a black head, red eye, and yellow beak.
Technique & Style
The work is rendered in a realistic style, characteristic of the Baroque period, with attention to detail and a focus on accurately capturing the bird's appearance.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Collins (c. 1680 – 1744) was an Irish painter. Collins was primarily a painter of animals and still life. He was one of the first still life artists in Britain of great quality, following the tradition of…
