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Small bird on branch, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
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Small bird on branch, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Small bird on branch, 1785. Bee-eater from Batavia (Dutch East Indies). With inscription. (Certhia viridis or Merops viridis?) Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 63
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This exquisite 18th century pencil drawing by Jan Brandes depicts a small, vibrant bird perched on a branch. The bird, identified as either a Bee-eater from Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia) or a Green Leaf Warbler (Certhia viridis or Merops viridis), is rendered with remarkable detail and precision. The artist's skilled hand captures the intricate textures of the bird's feathers and the delicate curve of its beak. The drawing is part of Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1, page 63, dated 1785. The inscription, penned in elegant handwriting, adds to the historical significance of the piece. The drawing is a testament to the natural history and ornithological studies of the 18th century, a time when European explorers and scientists were discovering new species in the far-off lands of Asia and the tropics. The Low Countries, particularly the Netherlands, were at the forefront of these explorations. Brandes, a Dutch artist, was likely inspired by the rich natural diversity of Indonesia, then a Dutch colony. His sketchbook is a valuable record of the natural world as it was known during this period, and a reminder of the close connections between Europe and Southeast Asia in the 18th century. The drawing's muted colors and delicate shading convey a sense of intimacy and observation, as if the artist himself was captivated by the beauty of the bird in its natural habitat. The use of pencil and paper adds to the sketch's authenticity and understated elegance. Today, this drawing is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, a testament to the enduring value of natural history and the art of observation.
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