Ring-necked Pheasants in the Grass
1912
About this artwork
This monochrome wash drawing depicts a pair of ring-necked pheasants amidst tall grass, signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The work was created for publication in a bird-related scientific or nature periodical.
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Louis Agassiz Fuertes is considered one of the most prolific and accurate bird artists in American history, often traveling great distances to observe species in their natural habitats. His work served as a primary visual record for ornithologists in the early 20th century before high-speed wildlife photography became commonplace. This drawing demonstrates his signature ability to capture both the anatomical precision and the characteristic posture of his subjects.
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Ring-necked Pheasants in the Grass
Louis Agassiz Fuertes, 1912
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