Parakeet 1670 - 1719

janweenix

toned paper

possibly oil pastel

fluid art

coloured pencil

underpainting

animal drawing portrait

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

warm toned green

"Parakeet" is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jan Weenix, created between 1670 and 1719. It depicts a parakeet perched on a branch, showcasing Weenix's expertise in capturing the intricate details of the bird's plumage and features. This painting exemplifies Weenix's skill in portraying animal life, a recurring theme in his oeuvre. The small size of the artwork, measuring 176 mm in height and 139 mm in width, highlights the artist's attention to detail and the meticulous nature of his brushstrokes.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Painters of bird and dead game pieces, like Jan Weenix and his nephew Mechior d’Hondecoeter, had all kinds of tricks for studying birds. For instance, they drew from stuffed specimens, possibly the case for these two drawings of exotic birds. They also may have used a kind of gallows-like framework to keep dead birds in the desired position to show off their feathers to best advantage.