Bird on Canvas

The Floating Feather 1680 Melchior d’Hondecoeter

Dutch animalier artist Melchior d’Hondecoeter painted this artwork in 1680 and it is considered to be in the same style as the painting Concert of Birds by Snyder. This artwork features a wide variety of waterfowl and other bird species associated with living in or near watery marshes and wetlands. Originally this painting was exhibited as A Pelican and Other Birds Near a Pool since the main figure of the artwork is a large white pelican.

Harem Women Feeding Pigeons in a Courtyard Jean-Leon Gerome

French artist Jean-Leon Gerome lived in the 19th century and traveled the Middle East. This painting is one of his greatest masterpieces. It depicts women feeding large flocks of pigeons flying into a stone courtyard.

Kingfisher by the Waterside 1886 Vincent Van Gogh

Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh was one of the greatest artists in history and is known for his creativity. This painting is considered to be the most famous bird painting that Van Gogh finished in his career. The artwork features distinct brushstrokes creating a lovely kingfisher perched at the side of a marsh, Van Gogh focused on various types of wildlife and plant fauna near his home.

Concert of Birds 1640 Frans Snyders

Flemish artist Frans Snyders painting is from the 17th century, It brings together many different bird species. These kinds of paintings were usually referred to as “concert of birds.” This painting from 1640 features a wide array of some of the most popular and prevalent birds from the Flemish region as well as from other parts of the world. The artwork depicts birds perched atop the branches of a large tree with each species in its own pose.

The Tree of Crows 1822 Caspar David Friedrich

German landscape artist Caspar David Friedrich was known for his bird paintings and other landscapes. This painting is mostly bleak and colorless depicting a large, twisted oak tree bare of leaves. The artwork is believed to portray the bleak and hopeless outlook with the onset of winter.

Roseate Spoonbill John James Audubon

French-American self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist John James Audubon created this notable artwork which is considered to be among the greatest he had ever done. The painting was completed sometime in the 1830s while the artist was visiting the Florida Keys. The artwork depicts the spoonbill in its natural habitat,

The Flamingos 1907 Henri Rousseau

French artist Henri Rousseau created this painting which is considered to be one of the most iconic bird paintings and among the greatest artworks from the early 1900s. The painting highlights the artist’s love for the outdoors. It depicts water running alongside a vast wetland forest. Four flamingos wade into the water searching for a meal. On top of the water are water lilies and flowering blooms.

Landscape with Yellow Birds 1923 Paul Klee

Swiss artist Paul Klee is known for his Impressionist or Surrealist paintings. This artwork was created in 1923 and is known as one of the most notable ever done by the artist, The painting features a wide variety of birds perched atop of colorful plants and each of the birds is golden in color.

Little Owl 1506 Albrecht Durer

German artist Albrecht Durer created this painting as a still life with an owl against a white background. The brown and tan color hues showcase an adorable owl looking realistic, The painting can be viewed at the Albertina Museum in Vienna, Austria.

The Threatened Swan 1650 Jan Asselijn

Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Asselijn created this amazing painting depicting the natural defensiveness of a swan defending its nest from a dog. The artist used contrasting colors. The artwork can be viewed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.