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Four Antique Victorian Ornithological Prints by John Gould England, C.1875

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John Gould September 1804 – February 1881 Published by Thomas Rymer Jones / Dr Brehm, Cassells Book of Birds, volume III London C.1875. A set of four lithograph prints of parrots, Lory bird and kingfisher in colour with additional hand-colouring on wove papers framed under glass. Hand-coloured lithographs of excellent quality. The authentic prints matted and framed, lovely colour and detail. These have not been observed out of the frames. John Gould (1804 – 1881) was an English ornithologist. He published a number of monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, Elizabeth Gould, He has been considered the father of bird study. His identification of the birds now nicknamed "Darwin's finches" played a role in the inception of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection. Gould's work is referenced in Charles Darwin's book, On the Origin of Species.
  • Creator:
    John Gould (Illustrator)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 11.03 in (28 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Etched,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    England
  • Period:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1875
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5559227509012

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