A Bird's Nest and Apple Blossom
Artist
John Sherrin
(London, England, 1819 - 1896)
Mediumwatercolour on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsSight Size: Height: 15.6 cm, Width: 22.4 cm
Frame: Height: 42 cm, Width: 49.5 cm
Frame: Height: 42 cm, Width: 49.5 cm
AcquisitionAlexander Webster Bequest, 1921.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG004871
Keywords
For the bird's nest, he has used watercolour and a tiny brush to build up a complicated mass of minute changes in colour and tone. This is further highlighted by bodycolour, adding texture and a three dimensional quality to the nest. It is so realistic that the viewer might almost feel that he or she, could reach into the picture and pick it up.
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Doesn’t it seem as if you can reach out and touch up this bird’s nest? Sherrin has used watercolour and a small brush to build up a complicated mass of changing colour and tone.
Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period, 1722-1735
Ming Dynasty, 17th century
Meiji Period, 1868 - 1912
19th century
Samuel John Peploe
George Leslie Hunter