Green Parrot at Rest
A green parrot holds its position on a pale branch, its orange-yellow beak and blue wing feathers standing out against softly blurred foliage.
A parrot perches securely on a pale branch, its claws wrapped around the wood and its head turned slightly to one side. Green dominates the plumage, while blue feathers along the wing introduce a vivid contrast.
The orange-yellow beak stands out against the surrounding green. Behind the bird, foliage dissolves into soft shapes and circles of light, isolating the subject without removing it from its natural setting.
The portrait depends as much on posture as on colour. The steady gaze and slight tilt of the head suggest alert curiosity, while the still composition allows the feather detail and quiet expression to remain central.
In the exhibition Work 142 of 363
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See this photograph in the exhibition