Parrot 1879

louischarlesbombled

amateur sketch

automotive illustration

toned paper

light pencil work

quirky sketch

pencil sketch

personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Parrot" is a watercolor painting created in 1879 by Louis Charles Bombled, a French artist known for his detailed and realistic animal portraits. This artwork depicts a vibrant Scarlet Macaw perched on a wooden perch, its plumage rendered with meticulous detail and vivid color. The bird's striking red, yellow, and blue feathers are a testament to Bombled's skill in capturing the beauty of the natural world. The painting's small size, measuring 208 mm in height and 256 mm in width, makes it a delicate and intimate study of this captivating creature.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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This parrot may well have been the pet of the fabulously wealthy banker and art lover Daniël Franken. The French artist Louis-Charles Bombled drew the animal for its owner, perhaps as a ‘grateful souvenir’ of a pleasant first meeting. Originally from Amsterdam, Franken lived in Paris from 1871. He also owned a chic villa in Le Vésinet, where he regularly received artist and dealer friends.