Eared Pheasants: A Portrait Diptych (2025) Original Watercolour by Tetiana Savchenko

Meet the most dignified couple in the avian world — and possibly the most judgmental.
This diptych features two Crossoptilon (Eared Pheasants) rendered in meticulous watercolor realism on white background. Their velvety dark plumage, crimson faces, and wild white ear tufts give them the air of Victorian aristocrats who've seen too much and are mildly disappointed in all of it.
Painted as a matching pair, these portraits work beautifully together yet hold their own individually — just like any good partnership.
Fun fact: Crossoptilon pheasants are remarkably monogamous and mate for life. One look at these two, and you can see why — nobody else would put up with that expression.

Materials used:

Watercolour

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 36 x 26 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 24 x 20cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the back
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: Animals and birds