D. KÖLLIKER (1807-1875), Great tit on a branch... Lot 263

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)