Parrot (Le Perroquet Indien. Psittacus Minimus)

Johann Michael Seligmann after George Edwards

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two parrots perched on a branch. The left parrot is larger than the right one. Both parrots have green plumage with red accents. The left parrot has a red patch on its tail, while the right parrot has red around its head and tail. The color palette includes green, red, and brown. The branch looks natural with some foliage and a trimmed, jagged stump. The large parrot on the left is perched on the top branch, while the smaller parrot on the right is perched slightly lower on an adjacent branch. The backdrop is clear with no significant objects, emphasizing the colors of the parrots and the branch.