Artwork
Eight birds
Eight birds is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1826 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Eight Birds is a painting bound in a volume with marbled covers, featuring depictions of eight avian species.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows six birds perched on bare branches, identified by names in a non-Latin script, suggesting a scientific or documentary purpose.
Technique & Style
The birds are rendered in bright, flat colors against simple, sketch-like branches, indicating a focus on accurate representation.
History & Provenance
The volume is associated with Lord Amherst, Governor General of India from 1823 to 1828, and his family, who shared an interest in natural history.
Artist & collection
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