Argus Pheasant
In recording this argus pheasant, Pieter Barbiers focused on the faithful depiction of its plumage. The countless dots and round spots on the tail and wing feathers are called Argus eyes, a reference (like the bird’s name itself) to the hundred-eyed giant Argus in Greek mythology. According to the classical myth, the giant’s eyes were forever preserved in the similar pattern on a peacock’s tail.
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Argus Pheasant
In recording this argus pheasant, Pieter Barbiers focused on the faithful depiction of its plumage. The countless dots and round spots on the tail and wing feathers are called Argus eyes, a reference (like the bird’s name itself) to the hundred-eyed giant Argus in Greek mythology. According to the classical myth, the giant’s eyes were forever preserved in the similar pattern on a peacock’s tail.
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Legaat van mevrouw M.E. van den Brink, Velp
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M.E. van den Brink Bequest, Velp
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In recording this argus pheasa ...... r pattern on a peacock’s tail.
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Pieter Barbiers besteedde bij ...... oon van de staart van de pauw.
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RP-T-1905-254
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Rijksmuseum
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Argus Pheasant
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Argusfazant
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created
c. 1780 - c. 1842
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ca. 1780 - ca. 1842
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breedte 512 mm
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height 338 mm
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hoogte 338 mm
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width 512 mm
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Collectie: tekeningen
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Collection: drawings
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