Malacoturnix superciliosus (Mountain Quail)

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.
Kunstenaar
John Gould
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored lithograph
Afmetingen
37,8 × 56 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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