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Woolen Parrot

Wellington Blewett

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a bird on a branch with red berries and green leaves. The bird has a colorful plumage, predominantly red around its head and shifting into blue and earthy tones on its body and tail. The foliage is deep green with red berries. The background is neutral, highlighting the details of the bird and berries. The style is reminiscent of 19th-century botanical and ornithological illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
1940
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and colored pencil on paper
Dimensions
4346 × 3488 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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