Artwork
Green magpie
Green magpie 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
The Green magpie is a painting bound in a volume with marbled covers, one of twelve folios within. It depicts a bird perched on a branch, rendered in a realistic style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a green magpie with a blue tail and wings, light blue chest, and a black stripe above its pink beak. The bird's detailed feathers and textures suggest an interest in natural history.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases a realistic representation of the bird and branch, with visible knots and grooves on the dark brown branch. The plain off-white background enhances the overall simplicity and elegance of the piece.
History & Provenance
The painting is associated with Lord Amherst, who served as Governor General of India from 1823 to 1828, and his family, who shared an interest in natural history.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
