The artwork titled “A Young Woman With a Macaw” by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, created approximately between 1758 and 1760, is an oil painting on canvas of the Rococo art movement. Measuring 52 by 70 centimeters, this portrait resides in the Ashmolean Museum located in Oxford, United Kingdom.
The painting depicts a young woman adorned with a delicate pearl necklace and a flower in her hair, gazing upwards with a serene expression. Her attire reveals bare shoulders and is accentuated by a drapery, adorned with a cameo brooch. In her gently resting arms, she cradles a vividly colored macaw, characterized by its striking red plumage. The background of the artwork is understated, allowing the central subjects—the woman and the macaw—to dominate the viewer’s attention. This composition exemplifies Tiepolo’s skillful use of light and shadow to create depth and texture, characteristic of the Rococo style’s elegance and charm.
