Wall painting fragment
Unknown
2nd–3rd century CE · Fresco · Greek and Roman Art
This charming fragment, depicting a bird surrounded by ivy leaves, is painted with loose, quick brushstrokes unlike the more careful and mannered work of most Pompeian wall paintings. It may have come from a house or, more probably, a tomb, but its origin is unknown.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 2nd–3rd century CE
- Medium
- Fresco
- Culture
- Roman
- Department
- Greek and Roman Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Henry G. Marquand, 1892
