{"product_id":"indian-company-school-parakeet-painting-early-19th-century-watercolour","title":"Indian Company School Parakeet Painting, Early 19th Century Watercolour","description":"\u003cp\u003eA finely executed Indian Company School natural history study depicting a parakeet perched on a branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered in opaque watercolour on paper, the painting displays the characteristic precision and restraint associated with Company-period works produced for European patrons in the late 18th to early 19th century. The bird is portrayed with delicate feather articulation, subtle tonal modelling, and a calm, observational presence typical of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the sheet bears contemporary handwritten clerical notes in Devanagari script, indicating the paper’s use within a working or archival context — a feature often encountered in authentic period material and valued by collectors for its documentary character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: India\u003cbr\u003e• Period: Early 19th century (circa 1800–1830)\u003cbr\u003e• Medium: Opaque watercolour (gouache) on paper\u003cbr\u003e• Subject: Parakeet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e• 19 x 22.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e• 7.48 x 8.86 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eUnframed. The sheet shows age-related toning, visible folds, minor surface wear, and scattered spots consistent with its age. These characteristics are typical for early 19th-century works on paper and do not detract from the visual appeal of the painting. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original antique painting, not a print or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Art \u0026 Chaos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52857473204567,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/9571\/8999\/files\/IMG_3408.jpg?v=1771877484","url":"https:\/\/theartandchaos.com\/products\/indian-company-school-parakeet-painting-early-19th-century-watercolour","provider":"The Art \u0026 Chaos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}