Golden Pheasants
Item
Creator
Peale, Charles Willson
Title
Golden Pheasants
Description
Example of taxidermy by Charles Peale.
"These golden pheasants from the aviary of King Louis XVI were a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington in November 1786. Both died within half a year and were preserved by Charles Wilson Peale."
"These golden pheasants from the aviary of King Louis XVI were a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington in November 1786. Both died within half a year and were preserved by Charles Wilson Peale."
Date
1787
Source
Portraits in Revolution
Contributor
Vela, Jaimie