Wren and the Nest - mug

Object description & interpretation

This work of art printed on a mug shows us a native songbird. The wren is well known in Germany, but it can also be found in large parts of Europe and East Asia. Here in Europe it is known as a particularly dynamic songbird that sets up its nest primarily in the undergrowth of the forest. That is exactly what we can observe in this work. The wren has built its niche near the forest floor, and another resident looks out curiously from it. The color green can often be found in pictures. She embodies the soul of the forests in which the wren lives. Nevertheless, bright red berries catch our eye here and there, leading us through white and blue flowers to the main characters of this work. Why not bring this intelligent and dynamic bird into your home?

Image resolution quality

Original image size: 3432 x 4026 px, 300 dpi, 24 bit

Those

This work of art is made by the Boston Public Library made available.

• Original title: Birds
• Artist: Whitney, Olive E.
• Publisher: L. Prang & Co.
• Date: ca. 1861–1897
• Format: Prints
• Genre: Chromolithographs Still life prints
• Location: Boston Public Library / Arts Department / Box 93 - Birds & Animals (shelf locator)
• Collection (local): Louis Prang & Company Collection

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