Offered by Galerie Eric Beaumont
Flemish and French paintings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
“Still Life with Fruits and Parakeets”
French School of the 19th century
Oil on canvas, 64 cm x 52 cm
19th century stucco frame, gilded with gold.
The Parakeet symbolizes social interaction, fidelity and devotion. The Parakeet is a social bird that needs interaction with another bird or with humans. She is faithful and devoted to the other members of her brood, or, if she is alone, it is to her owner that she is attached.