{"product_id":"vier-verschillende-vogels-op-een-tak-aert-schouman","title":"Vier verschillende vogels op een tak - Aert Schouman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed natural history study by Aert Schouman, featuring four distinct bird species rendered in watercolour and gouache on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAert Schouman was a prominent Dutch painter, engraver, and glass etcher, known for his meticulous approach to natural history subjects. This work, titled Vier verschillende vogels op een tak, demonstrates his ability to combine scientific observation with artistic composition. The piece features four distinct avian species perched upon a gnarled, lichen-covered branch, set against a pale, atmospheric background that suggests a distant, hazy horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchouman employs a delicate watercolour technique, using fine brushwork to define the plumage of each bird. The colour palette remains grounded in natural tones, with soft yellows, muted greens, and earthy browns providing a sense of realism. The larger bird, positioned prominently in the lower right, displays a striking red patch around the eye, which serves as a visual anchor for the composition. The other three birds are arranged along the branches above and to the left, creating a balanced, tiered structure that guides the viewer's eye across the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of his contemporaries who focused on dramatic action, Schouman presents these subjects in a state of quiet observation. The attention to detail, particularly in the texture of the bark and the subtle shading of the feathers, reflects the eighteenth-century interest in taxonomy and the classification of the natural world. The work functions as both a study of form and a decorative piece, capturing the specific characteristics of each bird while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic. This print offers a clear view of Schouman's technical precision and his contribution to the tradition of Dutch ornithological illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/three-peaches-on-a-stone-plinth-adriaen-coorte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThree Peaches on a Stone Plinth - Adriaen Coorte — Adriaen Coorte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aert Schouman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58454940942671,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58454970171727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58454970204495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58454970237263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58454970270031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58454970302799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58454970335567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58454970368335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58454970401103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58454970433871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58454970466639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58454970499407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vier-verschillende-vogels-op-een-tak_Poster_CompositorV1_1786240710774.jpg?v=1786483254","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/vier-verschillende-vogels-op-een-tak-aert-schouman","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}