Pair of black-breasted kalij pheasants
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows two birds side by side. The one on the left is mostly black with a long tail and white stripes on its back and neck. The other bird is brown with a scaly, feathered look and a shorter tail. Both have bright red faces and small crests on their heads. The artist focused on showing the birds’ colors and details, like the feathers and legs. This kind of careful drawing was common in old books about nature. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more paintings like this.
