Artwork
Depictions of a Bronze-winged dove and a Goshawk of Northern India
Depictions of a Bronze-winged dove and a Goshawk of Northern India is a paint painting by the Patna School of Painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Two watercolor paintings from 1820 depict a Bronze-winged Dove and a Goshawk native to Northern India.
About this work
Overview
Two watercolor paintings from 1820 depict a Bronze-winged Dove and a Goshawk native to Northern India.
Subject & Meaning
The works show a dove and a hawk, likely drawn from life or observation, with attention to the birds' plumage and surroundings.
Technique & Style
The paintings are characterized by soft watercolors and preliminary pencil lines, suggesting a quick study or sketchbook page. The artist captured the texture of the birds' feathers and their surroundings.
History & Provenance
The paintings were acquired in 1929 through a donation by Robert Scott Greenshields, who served in the Indian Civil Service from 1879 to 1910.
Artist & collection
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