En fuglekonge på en slåengren. 1817 - 1875

"En fuglekonge på en slåengren" (A Goldcrest on a Meadow Rue Branch) is a watercolor by Danish artist P.C. Skovgaard, depicting a goldcrest perched on a branch amongst delicate meadow rue. Skovgaard's meticulous detail captures the bird's vibrant yellow crest, greenish-grey plumage, and the subtle textures of the meadow rue's foliage. The artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies Skovgaard's commitment to naturalism and his mastery of watercolor technique. The viewer is drawn into the peaceful beauty of the natural world, a signature characteristic of Skovgaard's work.