Baardtrap (Eupodotis bengalensis / Houbaropsis bengalensis) 1759 - 1842

This 19th-century watercolor painting by Pieter Pietersz. Barbiers depicts a Baardtrap, or Bengal Florican, a species of bird native to South Asia. The artist uses a simple, realistic style to capture the details of the bird's plumage, from the black and white markings on its body to the crest on its head. The bird is depicted standing on a patch of ground, with a grassy area in the foreground. The painting is a fine example of Barbiers's talent for capturing the beauty and detail of the natural world. This work, created between 1759 and 1842, is a testament to the long and distinguished career of the Dutch artist, Pieter Pietersz. Barbiers.