Study for 'Polly' 1923

robertlewisreid

gouache

painted

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

painting painterly

painting art

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Study for 'Polly'" (1923) by Robert Lewis Reid (1862-1929) depicts a vibrant scarlet macaw perched on a ring against a circular background of swirling colors. The parrot's detailed plumage and expressive pose are rendered with meticulous attention to detail, while the background suggests an abstract landscape or a dreamlike setting. This study showcases Reid's skill in capturing the beauty and detail of nature through a painterly style.