L'Oiseau Bleu oil on canvas The surface is smooth with

The surface is smooth with thick brushstrokes

vibrant colors

After the Liberation

breaking away from the conservative norms of Antwerp landscape painting

L'Oiseau Bleu oil on canvas The surface is smooth with19th century oil paintingon canvas mounted on cardboard. The work is smooth to the touch. This painting features blue bird with a maroon breast, wings outstretched and tail fanned out, as though just landed on a branch. The bird is most likely a Maroon breasted Philantoma. The brushstrokes are precise and controlled, creating a detailed depiction. The lighting in the artwork is somewhat muted, but it is accentuated by the presence of a golden frame