The Parrot from a set of the Italian Village Scenes 1734 - 1762

"The Parrot" is one of a series of tapestries depicting Italian village scenes designed by Francois Boucher, a prominent French Rococo painter, between 1734 and 1762. This tapestry, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, captures a serene woodland vista with a lush, verdant undergrowth and towering trees. Boucher's delicate brushstrokes create a sense of depth and light, highlighting the intricate details of the natural world. The tapestry's narrow, vertical format and the inclusion of a parrot lend a whimsical touch to the otherwise idyllic scene.