Aug, 2011 goulds hummingbird prints are highly prized for their lavish botanical backgrounds and the iridescent paints often used. All of john goulds hummingbirds in one volume, originally published between 1849 and 1861 including the supplementary volume completed after goulds death in 1881. John gould was the leading publisher of ornithological illustrations in victorian britain. He published a number of monographs on birds, illustrated by plates that he produced with the assistance of his wife, elizabeth gould, and several other artists including edward lear, henry constantine richter, joseph wolf and william matthew hart. This plate portfolio was published in new york by i.
John gould original folio lithographs from the monograph of the trochilidae or family of hummingbirds. This sublime collection of 418 superbly detailed handcolored lithographs of hummingbirds, created by john gould, the british audubon, in the mid1800s, represents all the known species at that time and is the most complete ever produced of hummingbirds. John gould 18041881 was a top bod in english ornithology, curator of the zoological society of london and identifier of darwins finches. They describe how goulds first plates from his book on hummingbirds were initially displayed along with the taxidermied collection at the great. A portfolio of six magnificent color prints reproduced with lifelike fidelity to the rare originals by the famous 19th century ornithologistartist, john gould. A man of vision, with a talent for organization and administration, he founded an empire for ornithological illustration, publishing more than forty large folio volumes. John gould schistes personata hummingbird for sale at 1stdibs. Over his sixtyyear career, gould produced approximately three thousand plates of birds. Jan 27, 2015 john gould 18041881 was a top bod in english ornithology, curator of the zoological society of london and identifier of darwins finches. Small gould hummingbird ii fine art print by john gould at. Feb 10, 2014 a monograph of the trochilidae family of hummingbirds published.
John gould hummingbird prints from monograph of the. A monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds was published in london, in 1849. London, 184961 supplement printed 188087 handcolored lithographs sight size. The hummingbird book by donald and lillian stokes centers around north american hummingbirds, offering a good balance between photos and general information. At the back of the book, goulds original text pages for all the prints are condensed into about 75 pages. A recognized leader on the subject, goulds hummingbird folio dazzled with exotic beauty and scientific accuracy. He was published in most major american newspapers and. Browse john gould hummingbirds for sale browse john gould birds of great britain for sale. Excepting the supplement, most with gold leaf illumination. Goulds hummingbirds, and they thought that would be a great book to do.
Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and posters at. Calypte annae annas to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. Notice here, in a depiction of the fiery topaz hummingbird, the nesting female and the detailed flora. Although hed never seen a live hummingbird he would see his first in 1857 gould had a collection of 320 species. See more ideas about john gould, birds and bird prints. All of john gould s hummingbirds in one volume, originally published between 1849 and 1861 including the supplementary volume completed after gould s death in 1881. Written with a clear and friendly voice, much of the book focuses on building hummingbird feeders and backyard habitats but also offers charming facts and dispels popular myths. John goulds hummingbirds by john gould february 19, 1991. John goulds bird books and the visual response to darwinism.
A recognized leader on the subject, gould s hummingbird folio dazzled with exotic beauty and scientific accuracy. Goulds hummingbirds is the complete and only book ever done that includes colored plates of painted hummingbirds and not photographs, and a coverage of all species known, in which sadly many of them are not around today. Handcolored lithographs, finished with gold and gum arabic dimensions. A collection of jay gould books and handtinted engravings. This small gould hummingbird ii fine art print and related works can be found at. This book contains a complete price guide and comprehensive index to john goulds monograph of the trochilidae or family of hummingbirds. Hummingbird print 06 painted by john gould in the 1800s.
John gould 18041881 birds of great britain drawn and lithographed by john gould, elizabeth gould, h. Less than four years later he published his first book about birds. John gould a monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds. John goulds hummingbirds by john gould and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See more ideas about john gould, gum arabic and hand coloring. The book contained 360 plates of hand colored lithographs and was printed until 1861. Gould and richter, from the monograph of the trochilidae or family of hummingbirds, london, 18491887. John gould was the most prolific ornithologist and recorder of birds in england during the 19th century. John thomas gould october 22, 1908 september 1, 2003 was an american humorist, essayist, and columnist who wrote a column for the christian science monitor for over sixty years from a farm in lisbon falls, maine.
He was published in most major american newspapers and magazines and wrote thirty books. The definitive reference to gould s hummingbird prints is the wonderful small folio 4to book, john gould s hummingbirds, published by wellfleet press in 1991. John gould frs was a british ornithologist and bird artist. The plates are stellar and surly will please any reader. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include. Goulds name may have been on the insidecover of every book but the work it contained came from a number of illustrators many of whom went unacknowledged.
The six prints depict the vibrantly colored studies of the great forked tailed hummingbird, the barbed throat, violetear, venezuelan woodnymph and purple crowned fairy all titled with. Small gould hummingbird ii artwork by john gould at. Gould introduced the first magnificently colored plates of the folio to the public at the crystal palace in hyde park, london, during the grand exhibition of 1851, the first international scientific exposition of its kind. Goulds birds and hummingbird books and handtinted engravings. Thomas rex beverly is a field recordist who created the soundscape currently playing in iridescence. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Shining sunbeam by john gould, family of hummingbirds, plate. John gould hummingbird prints 1861 antique botanical prints. Small gould hummingbird iii fine art print by john gould. For all the bird lovers, the definitive collection of hummingbird illustrations by 19thcentury naturalist painter john gould, the british audubon. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Intended as a record of hummingbird species discovered since the publication of the original 5 v.
Featured are thirtytwo handtinted engravings with accompanying text housed in a green leather bound oversized volume entitled goulds birds of asia. In his early days, he owed nearly everything to the talents of both his wife elizabeth 18041841 and. Our selection of original lithographic prints from john goulds a monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds, published in london between 1849 and 1887, represents one of the most extensive collections in america. The book exactly reproduces all 418 of goulds hummingbird prints in the order they were published in the original volumes. This small gould hummingbird iii fine art print and related works can be found at. A set of six photo offset lithograph reproduction prints of the 19th century artist and ornithologist john goulds 18041881 hummingbird illustrations. Titled phasianus mongolicus brandt, pheasants mounted in a mahogany frame and set within a shadow box gilt and mahogany display, image measures. John gould author of kilter meet your next favorite book. Goulds hummingbird prints are highly prized for their lavish botanical backgrounds and the iridescent paints often used. John gouldhistoric 19th century illustrated work on hummingbirds. John gould schistes personata hummingbird for sale at. If you love hummingbirds and are a fan of the work of gould and audubon, here is the book for you.
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His intuitive talent developed quickly and his paintings are now in corporate and private collections worldwide. He loved painting from his childhood, and his paintings have been collected for a very long time. A frame not only protects your print but can also add class and style to your finished art product. Bird prints, including works by john james audubon and john gould.
With paper label to the backside, with certificate of authenticity that this is an old and original lithograph by gould, circa 1870 labeled for paul b. From 18491861, john gould produced a total of 360 different folio sized hand colored stone lithographic hummingbird plates. A day in the life of a hummingbird, and is a delightful 15 minute composition of sounds including. John gould 1804 1881 remains one of the most significant figures in 19th century bird art both in his prolific output and the aesthetic beauty of his plates credited with the publication of more than 3,100 handcolored lithographs of bird species from various parts of. He worked with charles darwin, travelled the world to research the beautiful folio works he. John gould is the author of two collections of very short stories, kilter, which was shortlisted for the 2003 giller prize and won the mary scorer award for the best book by a manitoba publisher, and the kingdom of heaven. About john gould from 2017 call of the wild by the age of 23 john gould was the curator and preserver of the zoological society of london. A monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds.
He started work on his fivevolume monograph in 1849. In her essay for the book, coauthor laura oppenheimer tells the story of goulds colorful life and places his work in the context of a remarkable period when. Gould coped with the loss of his wife by throwing himself into his work. His fiction has also appeared in chapbooks, and in periodicals across the country.
This is a set of six full color hummingbird prints by john gould in the original binder. Buy john gould s birds by john gould online at alibris. Discount prices on books by john gould, including titles like the zoology of the voyage of h. John gould s hummingbirds by john gould february 19, 1991 on. John gould 18041881, hummingbirds arader galleries. We are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and other natural history artists. The prints have exquisite origianl coloring, high lighted with gold leaf call to order 303 3557711 or. John gould 18041881 campylopterus hyperythrus from a monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds published. These prints are original hand colored lithographs. John gould 18041881 lampornis calosoma from a monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds published. One type of bird proved especially useful in distracting him from his woes. Find john goulds hummingbirds by gould, john at biblio. John gould was one of the most brilliant ornithologists of the 19th century, and a talented artist. Bird prints, including works by john james audubon and.
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