Bird of Paradise
| Title: |
Bird
of Paradise |
| Medium: |
Paper
cut-out in textured paper, on painted
iridescent blue background. Cut by hand
using a scalpel. |
| Dimensions: |
Framed
size: 57.5 x 35.5 cm. Unframed: 44 x 23
cm. |
| Date: |
April
2008 |
| 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 (framed): £150.
Prints also available. Please contact me for further
details. |
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