Parrot 1745 - 1755

This Whieldon type ceramic sculpture of a parrot, dated to 1745-1755, displays a distinctive, naturalistic form. It's perched on a rough, textured base, showcasing the artistic skill of the era. The piece utilizes a lead-glazed, earthenware technique and features a vibrant color palette of greens and browns, reflecting the Whieldon pottery's signature style of 18th-century England. The parrot's expressive, detailed features and lifelike pose highlight the trend of naturalistic animal depictions popular during this period. This piece currently resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.