Blacknecked Stork, Xenorhynchus Asiaticus, painted for Lady Impey at Calcutta, 1781

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"Blacknecked Stork, Xenorhynchus Asiaticus, painted for Lady Impey at Calcutta, 1781" is a remarkable watercolor painting by the Indian artist Zain ud-Din Shaikh. This artwork is part of a larger collection commissioned by Lady Mary Impey, the wife of Sir Elijah Impey, who was the Chief Justice of Bengal during the British colonial period. The Impeys were known for their keen interest in natural history and maintained a menagerie at their residence in Calcutta (now Kolkata), where they housed a variety of exotic birds and animals.

Zain ud-Din Shaikh, along with other Indian artists, was employed by Lady Impey to document the flora and fauna of the region. These artists were part of what is now referred to as the "Company School" of painting, which emerged during the 18th and 19th centuries under the patronage of British officials and merchants in India. The works produced by these artists are characterized by their detailed and realistic representation of subjects, blending traditional Indian artistic techniques with European influences.

The painting of the Blacknecked Stork, scientifically known as Xenorhynchus asiaticus, is a fine example of Zain ud-Din Shaikh's skill and attention to detail. The stork is depicted with meticulous precision, capturing the bird's distinctive black neck, long legs, and striking plumage. The background of the painting is kept minimal, focusing the viewer's attention on the stork itself, which is rendered with lifelike accuracy.

This painting not only serves as a valuable scientific record but also as a testament to the cultural and artistic exchanges that took place during the colonial period in India. The Impey collection, including this painting, provides insight into the biodiversity of the region at the time and reflects the colonial fascination with documenting and categorizing the natural world. Today, works like "Blacknecked Stork, Xenorhynchus Asiaticus, painted for Lady Impey at Calcutta, 1781" are appreciated both for their artistic merit and their historical significance.

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