D. KÖLLIKER (1807-1875), Great tit on a branch... Lot 263
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D. KÖLLIKER (1807-1875), Great tit on a branch Cherries, around 1840, Watercolor
David Kölliker (1807 - 1875 ): Great tit on a branch Cherries, c. 1840, Watercolor
Technique:
Watercolor on Cardboard
Inscription:
Lower right inscribed on the support: "D. Kollicker.".
Date:
c. 1840
Description:
The artwork depicts a great tit perched on a branch with green leaves. The great tit, recognisable by its yellow breast and characteristic black head, is looking upwards, possibly in the direction of a small flying insect. Ripe, red cherry fruit can be seen on the same branch. A butterfly with orange-brown spotted wings is resting on one of the sheet near the great tit.
Keywords:
Great tit; Yellow-black bird; Red cherry fruit; Green leaves; Butterfly; Flying insect; Branch; Depiction of nature; Realistic illustration; 18th/19th century artwork, 19th century, Romanticism, Animals, Switzerland,
Size:
Cardboard: 21,0 cm x 28,8 cm (8,3 x 11,3 in)
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