Lady Amherst Pheasant
1918-1922
Charles R. Knight, a master of bringing extinct and living creatures to life, captures the striking elegance of the Lady Amherst pheasant in this lush, naturalistic scene. The magnificent male, with his dazzling blue back, crimson belly, and impossibly long, striped tail, takes center stage on a mossy rock, while two mottled brown females watch from the background. Painted during his prolific years illustrating wildlife for the American Museum of Natural History, this piece showcases Knight's incredible ability to blend scientific accuracy with vibrant, almost storybook charm.
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