Rufous-breasted Bamboo Partridge (Bambusicola Hyperythra)
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Rufous-breasted Bamboo Partridge (Bambusicola Hyperythra) is a 1842 ink by John Gould, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows two birds sitting in tall grass and rocks. The bird on the left is smaller, with brown and gray feathers and bright red eyes. The bird on the right is larger, with bold black-and-white spots on its wings and a rusty chest. Both have sharp beaks and look alert. The artist labeled these as *Rufous-breasted Bamboo Partridge*, which were likely rare or newly discovered birds when this was made. Next, check out lithography to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
