Phasianus Versicolor - Female
williamhomelizars
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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botanical illustration
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pencil drawing
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botanical drawing
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animal drawing portrait
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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watercolor
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warm toned green
This detailed, hand-colored engraving by William Home Lizars, a Scottish artist active in the 19th century, depicts a female "Phasianus Versicolor", also known as a Lady Amherst's Pheasant. The artwork showcases the intricate details of the bird's plumage, capturing the vibrant colors and patterns of its feathers. The pheasant is perched on a branch, set against a distant landscape featuring a village and a prominent building reminiscent of a palace or mosque. This adds a touch of exoticism to the composition, reflecting the allure of distant lands prevalent in scientific illustrations of the era.
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