Argus Pheasant (Argusianus Argus)

Britische Grafik 1851–1867, published 1850–1883

This is a painting of three pheasants in a lush, tropical forest. The birds are detailed with intricate patterns and eye-like spots on their feathers, resembling a peacock's tail. The background features green foliage, water with reflections, and rich, vibrant colors including browns, oranges, and varying shades of green.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1851–1867
Date
published 1850–1883
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
37.9 × 55.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of three pheasants in a lush, tropical forest. The birds are detailed with intricate patterns and eye-like spots on their feathers, resembling a peacock's tail. The background features green foliage, water with reflections, and rich, vibrant colors including browns, oranges, and varying shades of green.

Britische Grafik 1851–1867