Phasianus shawi, 1876 July
File — Box: 42, Folder: 828
Dates
- Creation: 1876 July
Physical Description
Full sheet pencil; chalk-charcoal-pastel
General
Phasianus colchicus shawii -- Common Pheasant, Ring-necked Pheasant, faisan de chasse, FaisÃn de collar. Alternate name on piece: Phasanius shawi [Shaw's pheasant] Layout drawing in charcoal, quite well finished for the medium. Title in pencil by Sotheran, bookseller. Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Hart, William Matthew. The drawing shows some of the characteristics of Wolf (cf. Gould item 827) and is certainly far more lively than the published plate.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository