Equestrian & Animals
Hoopoe on a Citrus Tree Branch
Unknown Artist
An elegant 19th-century naturalist study of a hoopoe bird amidst citrus foliage.
Grey Heron
Ramdas
1781 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant and precise 18th-century naturalist study of a grey heron.
$243
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Where it works
A light, restful piece in a warmer tonal register — adds presence without crowding the room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bathroom · Office
- Placement
- Reads easily in vertical wall spaces
- Walls
- Best on mid-tone or darker walls
- Color notes
- Soft white, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1781 by Ramdas, this exquisite study captures the delicate plumage and graceful form of a grey heron. Commissioned during the Company School era in India, it reflects a masterful blend of traditional Indian precision with European naturalist observation, resulting in a timeless piece of ornithological art.
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