Two Wood Pigeons – Charles Collins

Two wood pigeons side by side on a branch, painted feather by feather. Charles Collins renders their soft grey and mauve plumage, the white patch on the neck and the gentle curve of their breasts with great delicacy. The pale background gives the pair all the space of a portrait.

Why it works on your wall

• Soft, muted colours: grey, mauve and cream suit a bedroom, a living room or a country kitchen.
• A gentle symbol: a pair of birds makes a lovely gift for a wedding or a new home.
• Framing tip: a thin gold or light wood frame and a cream mount.

The artist

Charles Collins (around 1680–1744) was an Irish-born painter who worked in London in the first half of the 18th century. He specialised in birds, which he painted life-size in watercolour with a naturalist's eye, at a time when ornithological illustration was still a young art.

• Artist: Charles Collins (around 1680–1744)
• Technique: watercolour
• Period: 18th century

Your print

• Colours restored from a high-definition scan of the original
• Printed in Europe on thick archival matte paper, FSC certified
• A wide choice of sizes, all designed for standard frames
• Free shipping, no minimum order. Shipped rolled in a sturdy tube

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