Paradijsvogel op een tak by Jacques Louis Pérée

Paradijsvogel op een tak 1801 - 1806

jacqueslouisperee

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

bird

personal sketchbook

coloured pencil

botanical drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

botanical art

watercolor

"Paradijsvogel op een tak" is a hand-colored engraving by Jacques Louis Pérée from 1801-1806. The artwork depicts a bird of paradise, a species known for its vibrant plumage, perched on a branch. Pérée's meticulous detail and skillful use of color bring the bird to life, showcasing its iridescent feathers and elegant posture. This work exemplifies the popular genre of natural history illustration, which thrived in the 18th and 19th centuries.