A scarlet minivet perches on a delicate flowering branch, its black head and back contrasting sharply with brilliant red and orange plumage on its wings and tail. Rendered in hand-colored lithography with fine naturalistic detail, the bird is set against a pale cream ground with spare botanical linework that emphasizes its jewel-toned presence. At home in a naturalist's study or alongside other ornithological collections. A Baltic birch top with a beveled edge and satin finish, the artwork printed across it, made to order on steel legs in black or gold. A working piece of furniture that earns its place as an independent artist's work.