Artwork
Phasianus Versicolor
Phasianus Versicolor is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Home Lizars. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Phasianus Versicolor is a hand-colored etching created by William Home Lizars in 1824, depicting a Green Pheasant.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a Green Pheasant with vibrant blue, green, and gold plumage, set against a simple black and white background of palm trees and bushes. The inclusion of the species name, Phasianus Versicolor, indicates the artwork's scientific as well as artistic purpose.
Technique & Style
As a hand-colored etching, the work combines the precision of etching with the added color applied by hand, creating a visually striking image. The contrast between the colored bird and the monochrome background highlights the subject.
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