outlet Original hand colored lithograph from John Gould's "Birds of Europe" (1832-1837) plate 131, depicting the Wood Wren, Willow Wren, and Chiff Chaff
Includes the original descriptive text
John Gould (1804-1881)
One of the most prolific publishers of ornithological subjects in history, he travelled to remote areas to collect bird specimens for the hand colored lithographs he was famous for.
Gould would generally make the sketches and his wife Elizabeth would transfer them to lithographic stones and hand color them, although many other excellent artists would be involved in these works including, William Hart, Edward Lear, H.C. Richter, and Joseph Wolf.
Elizabeth Gould and Edward Lear were the artists who worked on "Birds of Europe"
Measures approximately 21 x 14
Condition: Overall good condition for its age, with bright original hadn coloring. Minor foxing and holes punched to left edge. Pencil note en verso stating the volume and plate number as well as the scientific names of the birds shown. All imperfections can be seen in the attached picture, please review it for an accurate representation of condition
Product code: Original John Gould outlet Birds of Europe Pl.131 - Chiff Chaff, Willow Wren, Wood Wren