Quiet Grace presents a close-up portrait of a swallow, highlighting the iridescent blue of its head and the warm orange and white of its plumage. Painted in oil over pure copper leaf that has been patinaed, the metallic background adds subtle depth and variation that shift with the light. The detailed brushwork captures the bird’s delicate features and glossy feathers. The composition focuses on the subject’s calm presence, enhanced by the warm glow of the copper surface.