Psittacus Erithacus -Jacques BarrabandNone

  • Art movementAcademic Illustration

Jacques Barraband (1767 – 1809)

Discover Jacques Barraband: French zoologist & botanical illustrator renowned for his stunning, accurate bird paintings from the early 1800s. Explore his legacy!


About this artwork

  • Title: Psittacus Erithacus -
  • Artist: Jacques Barraband
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Creative period: Early 19th Century
  • Corpus context: taxidermy & specimen study, detailed avian studies
  • Main color: White
  • Keywords: 18th century botanical ar, watercolor bird painting, vintage wildlife art
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

Questions & Answers

What other names is Jacques Barraband known by?

Jacques Barraband is also known as J. Barraband.

How does "Psittacus Erithacus -" by Jacques Barraband connect Academic Illustration to the artist's home country?

"Psittacus Erithacus -" connects the Academic Illustration movement with France through its creator's birthplace.

Where does "Psittacus Erithacus -" stand among Jacques Barraband's recurring subjects?

"Psittacus Erithacus -" depicts african parrot, botanical art, bird illustration, wildlife painting, scientific specimen, 18th century fauna, detailed ornithology, while Jacques Barraband's recorded themes are barraband's signature style, detailed avian studies, early career focus, natural history illustration, scientific observation, 18th century botanical art, taxidermy & specimen study, european colonialism (birds). Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

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