1837
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Trogan variegatus is a 1837 ink by John Gould, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows three brightly colored birds perched on a branch. The bird on top has a pink chest, black head, and white stripes on its wings. The middle bird is green and black, while the one at the bottom is mostly pink and black with a yellow beak. The background is plain, letting the birds stand out. The text at the bottom reads *Trogan variegatus*, which is the scientific name for these birds. The artist used soft colors and careful details to make them look real. Next, check out how this was made using lithography.
John Gould (; 14 September 1804 – 3 February 1881) was an English ornithologist who published monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists, including Edward…
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