Bird of Paradise - Miniature
Version of Original
| Title: |
Bird
of Paradise - Miniature
Version of Original |
| Medium: |
Silhouette
paper-cut in textured paper, on
holographic blue background. Cut by hand
using a scalpel. |
| Dimensions: |
Unframed:
30 x 15 cm. Framed: 45 x 27 cm |
| Date: |
April
2010 |
| Comments: |
Centuries ago,
when hunters first captured birds of
paradise and brought them back to Europe,
they wanted to display the gorgeous
plumage to the best advantage, and
therefore they removed the legs. Hence,
the legend arose that these beautiful
birds had no need of legs because they
lived in the sky, drinking the dew of
heaven, and when they died they fell to
earth.
Original
silhouette cut-out sold.
In a private collection in Ipswich,
England. Prints also available. Please contact me for further
details. |
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