Profile of a Parrot (White-fronted Amazon)
Painting on paper • Unidentified amateur or student artist; possibly naive or folk art tradition.
Style & Movement
Naive Art / Contemporary Representational
Medium & Technique
Acrylic or tempera paint with visible brushwork and layered application; includes fine line work around the eye and impasto-like texture on the plumage.
Creation Period
Modern/Contemporary (late 20th to 21st century)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 10 inches; Portrait orientation.
Subject Description
A close-up profile view of a parrot, specifically resembling a White-fronted Amazon, against a solid bright blue background. The composition focuses on the head, featuring vibrant green feathers, a red eye patch, blue crown, and a yellowish beak.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; the paint layer appears stable, though there is minor edge wear visible at the top and right margins.
Estimated Market Value
$20 - $100
Auction Estimate
$10 - $50
Provenance History
Unknown; likely a private creation or classroom project without a recorded exhibition history.
Art Historical Significance
Low; the piece serves primarily as a decorative or student study rather than a work of historical influence. It demonstrates a late-modern interest in bright, saturated wildlife portraiture.
Notable Features
The stylization of the eye with concentric black and white circles and the rhythmic, dash-like brushstrokes used to suggest the texture of green feathers.
Condition Issues
Slight warping of the paper support; minor pigment scuffing at the edges; lack of protective varnish.
Conservation Recommendations
Mounting using acid-free materials and framing under UV-protective glass to prevent fading of the vibrant pigments.