Elizabeth Gould Collection

Pharomachrus moccino, resplendent quetzal
Plate from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, (1875-1888). Hand coloured lithograph

Erythrura gouldiae, Gouldian finch
Plate 89, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 3, (1840-1848)

Pharomacrus mocinno, resplendent quetzal

Cacatua leadbeateri, Major Mitchells cockatoo
Plate 2, hand coloured lihtograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 5 (1840-1848)

Semioptera wallacei, standardwing
Plate 52, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Supplementary volume, (1840-1848)

Osculant Toucan (Ramphastos osculans). Creators: John Gould, Elizabeth Gould
Osculant Toucan (Ramphastos osculans)

Pyrocephalus rubinus nanus, vermilion flycatcher
Plate 7, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41). This is not one of Darwins finches

Anas specularis, Bronze-winged duck
Watercolour, c.1928-1937? by Miss A. Ellen Prout (fl.1920s). Held in the Library and Archives

John Gould and Elizabeth Gould (British, 1804 - 1881), Osculant Toucan (Ramphastos osculans), hand-colored lithograph on wove paper

Elizabeth Gould (British, 1804 - 1841), Columba Leuconota (Snow Pigeon), hand-colored lithograph

Elizabeth Gould (british, 1804 1841 ), Columba Leuconota (snow Pigeon), Colored Lithograph

Brush-tailed bettongs, artwork C016 / 6115
Brush-tailed bettongs (Bettongia penicillata), artwork. Plate 61 from John Goulds The Mammals of Australia, Vol. II (1863)

Blue-and-yellow tanager, 19th century C013 / 6439
Blue-and-yellow tanager (Thraupis bonariensis). This bird is from South America. This hand-coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould was published in Zoology of the Voyage of the HMS Beagle

Satin bowerbirds, 19th century artwork C013 / 6427
Satin bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchus violaceus). Plate 11 from The Birds of Australia, Vol.4 (1840-1848) by John Gould

Bell miners, 19th century artwork C013 / 6428
Bell miners (Manorina melanophrys). Plate 80 from The Birds of Australia, Vol.4 (1840-1848) by John Gould

Grey-headed honeyeaters, artwork C013 / 6429
Grey-headed honeyeaters (Lichenostomus keartlandi). Plate 40 from The Birds of Australia, Vol.4 (1840-1848) by John Gould

Blue-faced honeyeaters, artwork C013 / 6425
Blue-faced honeyeaters (Entomyzon cyanotis), hand coloured lithograph. Plate 68 from The Birds of Australia, Vol.4 (1840-1848) by John Gould

Paradise riflebirds, 19th century artwork C013 / 6426
Paradise riflebirds (Ptiloris paradiseus). Plate 100 from The Birds of Australia, Vol.4 (1840-1848) by John Gould

Bettongia penicillata, brush-tailed bettong
Plate 61 of Bettongia penicillata, brush-tailed bettong from John Goulds The Mammals of Australia, Vol. II 1863

Morelia spilota variegata, carpet python
Plate 2, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid&, xb5;, or family of Trogons, (1838)

Pyrocephalus rubinus, vermilion flycatcher
Plate 6, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41). This is not one of Darwins finches

Chalcostigma stanleyi vulcani, blue-mantled thornbill

Choeropus castanotis, chestnut-eared choeropus
Cheropus castanotis. Plate 6 from Mammals of Australia Volume 1, by John Gould, 1863

Trogon melanurus macroura, black-tailed trogon
Hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould, from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or Family of Trogons, (1838)

Phalangista rulpin, possum
Phalangista rulpina. Plate 16 from Mammals of Australia Volume 1, by John Gould, 1863

Harpactes diardi, Diards trogon
Plate 36, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or family of Trogons, (1838)

Macropus laniger, great red kangaroo
Macropus laniger. From A Monograph of the Macropodid, or family of Kangaroos, 1841 by John Gould (1804-1881)

Harpactes reinwardtii mackloti, red-billed trogon
Plate 45, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or family of Trogons, (1838)

Harpactes duvaucelii, scarlet-rumped trogon
Plate 40, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or family of Trogons, (1838)

Trogon violaceus ramonianus, violaceous trogon
Plate 18, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or family of Trogons, (1838)

Priotelus roseigaster, Hispaniolan trogon
Plate 32, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or family of Trogons, (1838)

Harpactes orrhophaeus, cinnamon-rumped trogon
Plate 41, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or family of Trogons, (1838)

Camarhynchus crassirostris, vegetarian finch
Plate 41, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41). Finch from the Galapagos Islands

Apaloderma narina, Narinas trogon
Hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould, from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or family of Trogons, (1838)

Trogon ardens, Philippine trogon
Hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould, from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or Family of Trogons, Plate 35 (1838)

Pharomachrus mocinno, resplendent quetzal
Hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould, from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or Family of Trogons, (1838)

Diphyllodes sp. bird-of-paradise
Hand coloured lithograph by John Gould and Richard Bowdler Sharpe from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, (1875-1888), 2nd Edition

Ptiloris paradiseus, paradise riflebird
Plate 100, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol.4, (1840-1848)

Manorina melanophrys, bell miner
Plate 80, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol.4, (1840-1848)

Asio flammeus galapagoensis, short-eared owl
Plate, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41)

Ptilonorhynchus violaceus, satin bowerbird
Plate 11, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol.4, (1840-1848)

Buteo galapagoensis, Galapagos hawk
Plate, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41)

Thraupis bonariensis darwinii, blue-and-yellow tanager
Hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from Charles Robert Darwins Zoology of the Voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle, Part 3 Birds, (1838-41). This is not one of Darwins finches

Lichenostomus keartlandi, grey-fronted honeyeater
Plate 40, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol.4, (1840-1848)

Trogon viridis, white-tailed trogon
Plate 21, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trogonid, or family of Trogons, (1838)

Ramphodon naevius, saw-billed hermit
Plate 1, hand coloured lithograph from John Goulds A Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Hummingbirds, Vol.1, (1849-1861)

Picus viridus, green woodpecker
Plate facing page 22 from John and Elizabeth Goulds M.S. Notes for Birds of Europe Insessores, Vol. 2 (1832-37)

Geophaps plumifera, spinifex pigeon
Plate 69, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 5 (1840-1848)

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Elizabeth Gould was a talented British artist who made significant contributions to the field of ornithology. She collaborated with her husband, John Gould, on numerous projects, capturing the beauty and intricacy of various bird species through her exquisite hand-colored illustrations. One of their notable works is the depiction of Pharomachrus moccino, also known as the resplendent quetzal. Elizabeth's attention to detail brought out the vibrant colors and majestic plumage of this magnificent bird. Another stunning creation was their portrayal of Erythrura gouldiae, commonly known as the Gouldian finch. Elizabeth's delicate brushstrokes perfectly captured its unique blend of vibrant hues. The couple also showcased their artistic prowess in illustrating Cacatua leadbeateri, or Major Mitchell's cockatoo. Elizabeth masterfully portrayed its elegant crest and soft pink feathers with precision and grace. Their collaboration extended to Semioptera wallacei, a species commonly referred to as standardwing; here too, Elizabeth skillfully depicted its distinctive features. Among their many accomplishments was their work on Ramphastos osculans - Osculant Toucan - where they highlighted its striking beak and colorful plumage in great detail. They also beautifully rendered Anas specularis (Bronze-winged duck) and Pyrocephalus rubinus nanus (vermilion flycatcher), showcasing these birds' unique characteristics through vivid colors. Elizabeth Gould's talent shone through in her solo endeavors as well. Her hand-colored illustrations breathed life into Columba Leuconota (Snow Pigeon), Parra Sinensis (Pheasant-Tailed Jacana), and Enicurus Maculatus (Spotted Forktail). Each piece displayed her meticulousness and love for avian artistry. Together with John Gould, Elizabeth left an indelible mark on ornithological illustration during the 19th century.