Artwork
Depictions of Night heron (male) and Adjutant bird of Northern India
Depictions of Night heron (male) and Adjutant bird 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. This painting features two birds, a male Night heron and an Adjutant bird from Northern India, on a single album folio.
About this work
Overview
This painting features two birds, a male Night heron and an Adjutant bird from Northern India, on a single album folio.
Subject & Meaning
The Night heron is shown in profile, while the Adjutant bird is depicted in a three-quarter view, both rendered realistically with detailed feathers and beaks.
Technique & Style
The artist employed muted colors and soft brushstrokes to convey a sense of calm, while emphasizing textures and patterns to add depth.
History & Provenance
Attributed to an unknown artist and dated 1820, the painting was presented to the museum by Robert Scott Greenshields in 1929.
Artist & collection
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