A Portrait by Levi Wells Prentice. A large green Amazon parrot with a yellow head perches on a brass stand within a detailed Victorian-era interior.

A Portrait

Levi Wells Prentice

1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A vibrant green parrot takes center stage in this meticulously detailed 19th-century oil painting of a refined interior.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Library
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1887 by Levi Wells Prentice, this striking work titled 'A Portrait' captures a green parrot perched upon a brass stand. The scene is set within a warm Victorian study, featuring a glowing fireplace, patterned rugs, and landscape paintings in the background, all rendered with the artist's signature precision and rich tonal depth.

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