Temminck’s Tragopan 1918 - 1922

Archibald Thorburn's "Temminck’s Tragopan" is a 1918-1922 watercolor painting depicting a male and female Tragopan perched on a tree branch. The male bird, known for its striking red plumage with white spots and a blue face, stands prominently in the foreground, while the smaller female bird, with its brown and white plumage, is visible below. The painting captures the beauty and detail of these birds, known for their unique appearance, against a backdrop of a mountain landscape. Thorburn was a renowned British wildlife artist and illustrator, known for his meticulous depictions of birds and animals.