A Heron
Not on view
Produced during the British colonial period, this study of a heron shows great detail in all aspects of the depiction. Textures are conveyed through the meticulous use of watercolor. An inscription written in pencil, now smudged and mostly illegible, seems to identify the bird. Works like this one were painted by Indian artists for British patrons and were sent to England, where they were used as records of the flora and fauna of the region.
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