Artwork
Depictions of Striated scops owl and Rose-ringed parakeet of Northern India
Depictions of Striated scops owl and Rose-ringed parakeet 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 watercolour painting from 1820 depicts two birds native to Northern India: a Striated Scops Owl and a Rose-ringed Parakeet.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour painting from 1820 depicts two birds native to Northern India: a Striated Scops Owl and a Rose-ringed Parakeet.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork showcases the artist's attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of the birds' feathers and plumage, suggesting a scientific or observational intent.
Technique & Style
The painting's focus on naturalistic representation and attention to detail is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which often emphasized the beauty and diversity of the natural world.
History & Provenance
The painting was presented by Robert Scott Greenshields in 1929, who had served in the Indian Civil Service in Bengal and Assam from 1879 to 1910.
Artist & collection
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