Fazant 1759 - 1842

Pieter Pietersz. Barbiers' "Fazant" (1759-1842) is a detailed watercolor painting of a pheasant. The bird is depicted in profile, standing on a patch of ground with its long tail feathers extended behind it. Barbiers, a Dutch artist known for his meticulous depictions of birds and other animals, captures the intricate details of the pheasant's plumage in lifelike detail. The painting's soft, muted colors create a sense of realism, allowing the viewer to appreciate the beauty of the bird's natural features. The precise rendering of the bird's feathers and the light, delicate strokes used to depict its body suggest the artist's keen observation and skill. This work exemplifies the Dutch tradition of detailed naturalism in 18th and 19th-century art.