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A European Goldfinch
James SowerbyPortrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1822)
Specifications
- Nationality / school
- English
- Lifespan
- 1757–1822
About the artwork
James Sowerby is the artist behind "A European Goldfinch". It is listed in the Plants & Animals collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Plants & Animals: Images of plants and animals run from medieval herbals and bestiaries to the scientific illustration of the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal.
"A European Goldfinch" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Flora and fauna subjects make an interior feel softer and more alive, adding a natural rhythm that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
English, 1757–1822
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