Artwork

A baby 'maina'

A baby 'maina', by Ishwari Prasad, paint, 1940
A baby 'maina', by Ishwari Prasad, paint, 1940

A baby 'maina' is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Ishwari Prasad. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A watercolour painting titled 'A baby maina' created by Ishwari Prasad in 1940.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a juvenile common myna bird perched on a branch, showcasing its soft brown feathers, yellow beak, and feet against a plain green background.

Technique & Style

The artist employed loose, expressive brushstrokes to capture the bird's alert posture, conveying a sense of life and potential movement.

Artist & collection