Perdix barbata (Daurian Partridge)

John Gould,

This image shows two birds in a natural setting. Two partridges are depicted on the ground, with one standing and the other sitting in grass. The birds have detailed plumage in earth tones such as brown, orange, and subtle blues. One bird has a blue chest patch. The painting conveys a serene and naturalistic atmosphere, with the birds displaying expressive eyes and intricate patterns on their backs. The background shows a softly tinted sky and grass. The style resembles 19th-century naturalist illustrations, possibly similar to John Gould's works.
Artista
John Gould
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensioni
38,4 × 56,2 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This image shows two birds in a natural setting. Two partridges are depicted on the ground, with one standing and the other sitting in grass. The birds have detailed plumage in earth tones such as brown, orange, and subtle blues. One bird has a blue chest patch. The painting conveys a serene and naturalistic atmosphere, with the birds displaying expressive eyes and intricate patterns on their backs. The background shows a softly tinted sky and grass. The style resembles 19th-century naturalist illustrations, possibly similar to John Gould's works.

John Gould