Items Similar to Rough-legged Buzzard: 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by J. Gould & Edward Lear
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 9
Edward LearRough-legged Buzzard: 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by J. Gould & Edward Lear1862-1873
1862-1873
$2,575
£1,989.63
€2,300.20
CA$3,638.66
A$4,081
CHF 2,137.16
MX$49,588.14
NOK 27,138.31
SEK 25,729.03
DKK 17,169.82
About the Item
This is an original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithograph entitled "Archibuteo Lagopus" (Rough-Legged Buzzard) by John Gould and Edward Lear, from Gould's "Birds of Great Britain", published in London between 1862 and 1873. The print depicts an adult Rough-Legged Buzzard perched on a branch of a tree looking to the left.
This beautiful framed Gould hand-colored lithograph is presented in a gold-colored wood frame and cream-colored French mat, embellished by a gold-colored fillet. The frame measures 33" high, 25.5" wide and 1.25" thick. It is in excellent condition
There are several other unframed Gould bird lithographs available on our 1stdibs and InCollect storefronts. Two or more of these striking lithographs would make an attractive display grouping. A discount is available for purchase of a set depending on the number. These additional Gould hummingbirds may be viewed by typing Timeless Intaglio in the 1stdibs or InCollect search field to be taken to our storefront.
John Gould (1804-1881]) was an English ornithologist and artist. He, like his American contemporary John James Audubon, published a number of books on birds in the mid 19th century, illustrated by hand-colored lithographs. His wife and fellow artist, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists including Edward Lear and Henry Constantine Richter produced lithographs for his various publications. He has been considered the father of bird study in Australia and the Gould League in Australia is named after him. Charles Darwin referenced Gould’s work in his book, "On the Origin of Species" and Gould named a bird after Darwin; "Darwin's finches".
Gould began his career in London as a taxidermist, but in 1827 became the first curator and conservator at the museum of the Zoological Society of London. In this position naturalists brought him collections of birds from all over the world. He began creating drawings and eventually hand-colored lithographs with his wife and Edward Lear, which were the basis for his first publications. Darwin brought him specimens from the Galapagos Islands, including 12 species of finches which had never been described. In 1838, Gould and his wife travelled to Australia and their work led to the seven volume publication of “The Birds of Australia”. Gould had a fascination for hummingbirds and collected specimens of 320 varieties before ever seeing a live hummingbird on a trip to the United States in 1857. He eventually published “A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-birds". Other large publications include: "The Birds of Europe"," A Monograph of the Ramphastidae, or Family of Toucans”, “A Synopsis of the Birds of Australia, and the Adjacent Islands”, “A Monograph of the Odontophorinae, or Partridges of America”, “The Birds of Asia”, “The Birds of Great Britain” and "The Birds of New Guinea and the Adjacent Papuan Islands, including many new species recently discovered in Australia".
John Gould (1804-1881) was a British ornithologist and illustrator who is best known for his monumental work, "The Birds of Europe," published between 1832 and 1837. Gould was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England, and began working as a taxidermist and natural history dealer in London in the 1820s. In 1827, Gould was appointed the first curator and preserver of birds at the Zoological Society of London, where he began to build his collection of specimens and began to study the birds of the world. He published his first monograph, "A Century of Birds from the Himalaya Mountains," in 1831, which included 80 plates of Himalayan birds. Gould continued to publish numerous volumes on the birds of the world throughout his life, including "The Birds of Australia" (1840-1848) and "The Birds of Great Britain" (1862-1873). His works were highly regarded for their accuracy and detail, and he was one of the most prominent ornithologists of his time.
In addition to his work as an ornithologist, Gould was also a successful businessman, and he used his profits to fund expeditions and to support the scientific community. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1843, and he was awarded the Royal Medal in 1844 and the Gold Medal of the Zoological Society in 1856. John Gould died in London in 1881 at the age of 76. He is remembered as one of the greatest ornithologists of the 19th century and as a pioneer of the scientific study of birds.
- Creator:Edward Lear (1812 - 1888, British)
- Creation Year:1862-1873
- Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 25.5 in (64.77 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Alamo, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: # 50711stDibs: LU1173212019312
About the Seller
5.0
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2011
1stDibs seller since 2019
285 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 2 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Alamo, CA
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllHoney Buzzard Bird: A Framed Original 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a framed original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithograph entitled “Pernis Apivorus (The Honey Buzzard) by John Gould, plate 6 in volume 1 of his "Birds of Great Britain", published in London between 1862 and 1873. The print depicts an adult Honey Buzzard perched on a branch of a leafy tree in the foreground and three others in the background. The bird in the foreground has an insect in its beak and others are in flight on the right
This striking framed Gould...
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Golden Eagle: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Golden Eagle", No. 3, Plate 12 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithographed, printed and colored by JT Bowe...
Category
Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Greenland Falcon "Falco Candicans": A 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph by Gould
By John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored folio-sized lithograph entitled "Falco Candicans" (Greenland Falcon Light) by John Gould, from his "Birds of Great Britain", published i...
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Washington Sea Eagle": An Original Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By After John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal octavo lithograph entitled "Washington Sea Eagle", No. 3, Plate 13, from Audubon's "Birds of America". It was lithographed, printed and colored by J. T. Bowen and published in Philadelphia between 1856-1871. It depicts an adult male sea eagle perched on a rock.
This is an excerpt from Audubon's own description of this magnificent eagle, which includes how he came up with the name "Washington Sea Eagle":
"The name which I have chosen for this new species of Eagle, “The Bird of Washington,” may, by some, be considered as preposterous and unfit; but as it is indisputably the noblest bird of its genus that has yet been discovered in the United States, I trust I shall be allowed to honour it with the name of one yet nobler, who was the saviour of his country, and whose name will ever be dear, to it. To those who may be curious to know my reasons, I can only say, that, as the new world gave me birth and liberty, the great man who ensured its independence is next to my heart. He had a nobility of mind, and a generosity of soul, such as are seldom possessed. He was brave, so is the Eagle; like it, too, he was the terror of his foes; and his fame, extending from pole to pole, resembles the majestic soarings of the mightiest of the feathered tribe...
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
An Icelandic GyrFalcon: An 18th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Martinet
By François Nicolas Martinet
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving of an Icelandic Ger Falcon entitled "Gerfault d''Islande" by Francois Nicolas Martinet, plate 210 from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' in associatio...
Category
1760s Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
"Alpomado Falcon" Hand Colored Bird Lithograph from USPRR Exploration & Survey
Located in Alamo, CA
This striking hand colored stone lithograph of a "Alpomado Falcon" was created by John Cassin (1813-1869) and is Plate 1 in the "USPRR Exploration and Survey Report", published in Washington, DC in 1859.
There is an occasional spot, but the lithograph is otherwise in very good condition.
The 12 volume report was authorized and funded by the US government to determine the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. These explorations and subsequent reports represented the greatest collection of knowledge of the topography and natural history of the Western United States created during the nineteenth century.
John Cassin was an ornithologist and illustrator. He was named curator of the Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences in 1842 and worked with John Bowen...
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
You May Also Like
Antique Bird Print of the Rough-Legged Hawk by Von Wright '1917'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Triorchis Lagopus'. Old bird print depicting the rough-legged hawk. This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus v...
Category
Early 20th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$93 Sale Price
20% Off
Rough-Legged Buzzard - Woodcut Print by Alexander Francis Lydon - 1870
Located in Roma, IT
Rough-Legged Buzzard is a modern artwork realized in 1870 by the British artist Alexander Francis Lydon (1836-1917) .
Woodcut print, hand colored, published by London, Bell & Sons,...
Category
1870s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Antique Bird Print of the Rough-Legged Hawk, '1929'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Triorchis Lagopus'. Old bird print depicting the rough-legged hawk. This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus v...
Category
Early 20th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$139 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bird Print of a Female Buzzard by Von Wright, '1929'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Buteo Intermedius'. Old bird print depicting a female buzzard. This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von Wr...
Category
Early 20th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Northern Buzzard, Australian bird of prey, antique lithograph print, c1915
By After Henrik Gronvold
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Gypoictinia Decepta - Northern Buzzard'
Limited edition lithograph with original hand colouring by Henrik Gronvold. From Mathews 'The Birds of Australia...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Antique Bird Print of the Common Buzzard by Von Wright, '1929'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Buteo Buteo'. Old bird print depicting the common buzzard. This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by Magnus von Wright.
Category
Early 20th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$139 Sale Price
20% Off