Artwork
Phasianus colchicus (Ring-necked Pheasant)
Phasianus colchicus (Ring-necked Pheasant) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist W. Hart. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Phasianus colchicus (Ring-necked Pheasant) is a hand-colored lithograph created by W. Hart in 1842.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a ring-necked pheasant standing on rocky ground, showcasing its sharp claws and vibrant plumage.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines printed lines with hand-painted details and colors, featuring subtle green and red tints that accentuate the bird's appearance.
Context
As a hand-colored lithograph, it exemplifies a technique that blends the precision of printmaking with the expressiveness of painting.
Artist & collection
Epimachus speciosus (Sickle-billed Bird of Paradise)
Helianthea osculans (Buff-tailed Star-Frontlet)
Trichoparadisea Gulielmi
Callipharus nigriventris (Black-bellied Hummingbird)
Argus Pheasant (Argusianus Argus)
Drepanornis albertisi (Black-billed Sicklebill Bird of Paradise)
Agyrtria bartletti (Bartlett's Emerald)
