French Pheasant (print)

18th century

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18th century

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natural history

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French Pheasant (print)

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1770 AD - 1786 AD (C18th AD)

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The French Pheasant is distinguished by its magnificent plumage with a black head, red face, and golden-brown speckled body. It inhabits woodland areas and river valleys throughout France and Central Europe. A popular game bird, the pheasant was introduced to various European regions since Roman times and was especially valued in aristocratic circles. By Dessiné et gravé par Martinet. From Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. Planches enluminées d'histoire naturelle, drawn and engraved by F.N. Martinet under the supervision of E.L. Daubenton, Paris 1770 - 1786. [Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus, Game bird, Galliformes, Phasianidae, France, Woodland, River valleys, Plumage, Ornithology, 18th century, Natural history, Enlightenment, Bird study]

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