Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus)

Britische Grafik 1796–1803, hacia 1801

The artwork is a vertical illustration depicting a Golden Pheasant perched on a small branch. The bird is positioned centrally, facing right, with its body slightly angled. Its plumage is detailed, showing a mix of colors including green, orange, pink, and yellow. The pheasant's long tail feathers extend downward, featuring a pattern of alternating dark and light sections with hints of red. The head displays a crest, and the beak is red. The background is a plain, light beige.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1796–1803
Fecha
hacia 1801
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
Acuarela sobre grafito en papel verjurado
Medidas
34,3 × 28,3 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The artwork is a vertical illustration depicting a Golden Pheasant perched on a small branch. The bird is positioned centrally, facing right, with its body slightly angled. Its plumage is detailed, showing a mix of colors including green, orange, pink, and yellow. The pheasant's long tail feathers extend downward, featuring a pattern of alternating dark and light sections with hints of red. The head displays a crest, and the beak is red. The background is a plain, light beige.

Britische Grafik 1796–1803