Argus Pheasant (Argusianus Argus)

published 1850-1883

W. Hart

Associated Names
W. Hart

Artist, British, active 1851 - 1898

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.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 37.9 x 55.9 cm (14 15/16 x 22 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.163.50

  • Series Title

    John Gould and Richard Bowdler Sharpe's, "The Birds of Asia"

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green, Virginia; gift to NGA, 1991.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: W.Hart del. et lith.; lower center in plate: ARGUSIANUS ARGUS.; lower right in plate: Walter Imp.; by later hand, lower center in graphite: Argus Pheasant; by later hand, upper right in graphite: Asia

Wikidata ID

Q74894862

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