Phasianus colchicus (Ring-necked Pheasant)

John Gould,

The image features a large, colorful pheasant lying across the foreground, with its vibrant plumage displaying hues of green, red, orange, brown, and blue. In the background, another bird is visible amidst snow-covered green foliage, with a few branches protruding upward. The color palette is a rich combination of earthy tones, contrasted by the bright feathers of the pheasant and the white snow scattered on the ground.
Artist
John Gould
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
38.7 × 56 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image features a large, colorful pheasant lying across the foreground, with its vibrant plumage displaying hues of green, red, orange, brown, and blue. In the background, another bird is visible amidst snow-covered green foliage, with a few branches protruding upward. The color palette is a rich combination of earthy tones, contrasted by the bright feathers of the pheasant and the white snow scattered on the ground.

John Gould