Malacoturnix superciliosus (Himalajawachtel)

John Gould,

This is a painting of two birds on the ground surrounded by grass. The painting depicts two birds, known scientifically as Malacoturnix Superciliosus, on bare earth dotted with tufts of grass. The bird on the left is resting low to the ground, with a predominantly light brown plumage speckled with dark spots and subtle highlights of beige. The bird on the right stands upright, showcasing intricate dark feather patterns, with its upper body exhibiting a dark greyish blue hue and striking white strips above its eyes. Complementing the birds is a soft background with an abstract blend of pastel-colored skies, emphasizing the natural habitat without any detailed landscape features.
Künstler
John Gould
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored lithograph
Maße
37,8 × 56 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of two birds on the ground surrounded by grass. The painting depicts two birds, known scientifically as Malacoturnix Superciliosus, on bare earth dotted with tufts of grass. The bird on the left is resting low to the ground, with a predominantly light brown plumage speckled with dark spots and subtle highlights of beige. The bird on the right stands upright, showcasing intricate dark feather patterns, with its upper body exhibiting a dark greyish blue hue and striking white strips above its eyes. Complementing the birds is a soft background with an abstract blend of pastel-colored skies, emphasizing the natural habitat without any detailed landscape features.

John Gould