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Phasianus colchicus (Ring-necked Pheasant)

John Gould and W. Hart

Associated Names

W. Hart

Artist, British, active 1851 - 1898

John Gould

Artist, British, 1804 - 1881

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.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Dimensions

sheet: 38.7 × 56 cm (15 1/4 × 22 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1970.25.5

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65510363

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