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Monday Morning Mystery 050420
I came across this cool video from the Philadelphia Museum of Art last week. I wonder what bird made the nest depicted in the painting…
As for the flowers, fuggedaboutit!
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That is impressive! Thank you. I am going to share that info with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where several paintings donated by the real James Bond’s uncle are on display….
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Given the fact that Rousen painted in Williamsport, PA, and the nest’s neat, grassy, cup shape with 3 white, unmarked eggs: Blue Grosbeak or Indigo Bunting?
By the way, apparently the bird’s nest is such a recurring theme in his work that is considered a signature detail. It may symbolize fertility, renewal and the Holy Trinity (3 eggs).
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Jim Wright
That is impressive! Thank you. I am going to share that info with the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where several paintings donated by the real James Bond’s uncle are on display….
Diane L.
Given the fact that Rousen painted in Williamsport, PA, and the nest’s neat, grassy, cup shape with 3 white, unmarked eggs: Blue Grosbeak or Indigo Bunting?
By the way, apparently the bird’s nest is such a recurring theme in his work that is considered a signature detail. It may symbolize fertility, renewal and the Holy Trinity (3 eggs).