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Lophura nycthemera, silver pheasant
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Lophura nycthemera, silver pheasant
Large Series plate 51, a watercolour from the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China
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This stunning watercolor illustration depicts the Silver Pheasant, Lophura nycthemera, from the Large Series plate 51 of the John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton, China. The Silver Pheasant is a native bird of Asia, known for its iridescent plumage and distinctive coloration. In this illustration, the bird is depicted in a lifelike pose, showcasing its unique features. The Silver Pheasant is a galliform bird, belonging to the family Phasianidae, and is characterized by its brown and black feathers adorned with silver or metallic blue reflections. The bird's belly is a striking white, contrasting with its darker body. The head of the pheasant is adorned with a distinctive white stripe above the eye, which is more prominent in males than in females. The illustration provides a detailed anatomy of the Silver Pheasant, revealing the intricacies of its feathers, flesh, and bone structure. The bird is shown perched on a branch, surrounded by various Fabaceae, or legume, plants, which were commonly depicted in Chinese botanical and zoological illustrations of the time. The John Reeves Collection of Zoological Drawings from Canton is a significant body of work, produced during the 19th century when European interest in Asia was at its peak. Reeves was an Englishman who lived in China from 1812 to 1844, where he worked as a merchant and collector of natural history specimens. His collection of over 2,000 watercolors and drawings is now housed at the Natural History Museum in London and is an invaluable resource for the study of Asian biodiversity during this period. This illustration of the Silver Pheasant is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Chinese artists who worked for Reeves, as well as the importance of the exchange of knowledge and ideas between Europe and Asia during the 19th century.
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