Henry Constantine Richter Collection

Ramphastos vitillenus, channel-billed toucan

Upupa Epops (Hoopoe), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986076 Upupa Epops (Hoopoe), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Upupa Epops (Hoopoe). From The Birds of Great Britain

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Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper, (pencil and watercolour)
824066 Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper, (pencil and watercolour) by Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); 35.9x53.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoonbill (Spoon-billed) Sandpiper

Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986061 Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grey-Headed Flying Fox (Pteropus Poliocephalus)

European Roller; Coracias Garrula, 1862-1873 (hand-finished colour lithograph)
1195424 European Roller; Coracias Garrula, 1862-1873 (hand-finished colour lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Ramphastos Toco (Common Toucan), 1852-1854 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986429 Ramphastos Toco (Common Toucan), 1852-1854 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.6x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramphastos Toco (Common Toucan)

Osphranter Rufus (Great Red Kangaroo), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986426 Osphranter Rufus (Great Red Kangaroo), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.5x37.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Barn Owl, (pencil and watercolour)
824063 Barn Owl, (pencil and watercolour) by Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); 53.6x36.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Barn Owl. Henry Constantine Richter (1821-1902)

Common Starling, (pencil and watercolour)
824064 Common Starling, (pencil and watercolour) by Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); 53.4x35.6. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Starling. Henry Constantine Richter (1821-1902)

Osphranter Antilopinus (Antilopine Kangaroo), 1842 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986433 Osphranter Antilopinus (Antilopine Kangaroo), 1842 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); 54.4x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sea Leopard (Stenorhynchus Leptonyx), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986060 Sea Leopard (Stenorhynchus Leptonyx), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea Leopard (Stenorhynchus Leptonyx)

White-headed Ibis; Tantalus Leucocephalus, c. 1850-1873 (hand-finished colour lithograph)
1195403 White-headed Ibis; Tantalus Leucocephalus, c.1850-1873 (hand-finished colour lithograph) by Gould, John (1804-81) (after); 56x38.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Alcedo Ispida (Common Kingfisher), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986432 Alcedo Ispida (Common Kingfisher), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.7x37.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alcedo Ispida (Common Kingfisher)

Ramphastos Inca (Toucan from Bolivia), 1852-1854 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986430 Ramphastos Inca (Toucan from Bolivia), 1852-1854 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.6x37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Wood Grouse (Tetrao Urogallus), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986237 Wood Grouse (Tetrao Urogallus), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99) & Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); 54x36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus ursinus) From A Monograph of the Macropodidae or Family
986000 Tree Kangaroo (Dendrolagus ursinus) From A Monograph of the Macropodidae or Family of Kangaroos, by John Gould, 1842 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Richter

Lady Amhersts Pheasant, (pencil and watercolour)
824065 Lady Amhersts Pheasant, (pencil and watercolour) by Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); 35.9x53.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Amhersts Pheasant)

Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986447 Western Grey Kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986431 Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon), 1862-1873 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.7x37.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Falco Candicans (Greenland Falcon)

Koala - Phascolarctos cinereus, 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986427 Koala - Phascolarctos cinereus, 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 54.5x37.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Koala; Phascolarctos cinereus)

Lesbia Amaryllis. Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Lesbia Amaryllis

Caprimulgus Ruficollis. Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Caprimulgus Ruficollis

Lampornis prevosti. Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Lampornis prevosti

Damophila amabilis (Blue-breasted Hummingbird). Creators: John Gould
Damophila amabilis (Blue-breasted Hummingbird)

Urocissa magnirostris, probably 1850 / 1883. Creators: John Gould
Urocissa magnirostris, probably 1850/1883

Chlorostilbona prasina (Puncherans Emerald). Creators: John Gould
Chlorostilbona prasina (Puncherans Emerald)

Excalftoria minima (Blue-breasted Quail). Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Excalftoria minima (Blue-breasted Quail)

Hylocharis lactea (Sapphire-breasted Emerald). Creators: John Gould
Hylocharis lactea (Sapphire-breasted Emerald)

Eucephala smaragdocaerulea (Goulds Wood Nymph). Creators: John Gould
Eucephala smaragdocaerulea (Goulds Wood Nymph)

Spathura peruana (Peruvian Racket-Tail). Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Spathura peruana (Peruvian Racket-Tail)

Petrocossyphus cyanus (Blue Rockthrush). Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Petrocossyphus cyanus (Blue Rockthrush)

Eriocnemis vestitus (Glowing Puff-Leg). Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Eriocnemis vestitus (Glowing Puff-Leg)

Ramphomicron microrhyncha (Small-billed Thornbill). Creators: John Gould
Ramphomicron microrhyncha (Small-billed Thornbill)

Discura longicauda (Racket-Tail). Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Discura longicauda (Racket-Tail)

Spathura underwoodi (White-footed Racket-Tail). Creators: John Gould
Spathura underwoodi (White-footed Racket-Tail)

Urocissa cucullata, probably 1850 / 1883. Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Urocissa cucullata, probably 1850/1883

Spathura rufocaligata (Red-booted Racket-Tail). Creators: John Gould
Spathura rufocaligata (Red-booted Racket-Tail)

Calothorax heliodori. Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Calothorax heliodori

Hydrochelidon nigra. Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Hydrochelidon nigra

Trogan personatus, probably 1836 / 1838. Creators: John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter
Trogan personatus, probably 1836/1838

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Henry Constantine Richter was a talented artist known for his exquisite illustrations of various bird species. His detailed works captured the beauty and intricacies of these avian creatures, showcasing their vibrant colors and unique features. One of Richter's notable pieces is the Broad-billed Flycatcher from his collection "Birds of Asia" (1850-1883). In this illustration, he skillfully depicted the flycatcher with its striking red collar and intricate feather patterns. Another captivating artwork by Richter is the Upupa Epops, commonly known as Hoopoe. Created in 1862-1873 as a hand-colored lithograph, this piece showcases the distinctive crest and colorful plumage that make this bird truly remarkable. Richter's talent extended beyond birds to other fascinating creatures like the Spoonbill Sandpiper. Using pencil and watercolor techniques, he portrayed this elegant shorebird with precision, capturing its long bill and graceful stance. In one of his earlier works titled Grey-Headed Flying Fox (1845-1863), Richter employed hand-colored lithography to showcase these magnificent bats. The lithograph highlights their large size and distinctively colored fur while emphasizing their importance in maintaining ecological balance. Cacatua Leadbeateri is another masterpiece by Richter where he showcased his expertise in hand-colored lithography. This artwork from 1848-1869 captures the elegance of these white cockatoos with their majestic crests and expressive eyes. Amongst Richter's collection is also an enchanting portrayal of an European Roller; Coracias Garrula (1862-1873). With meticulous attention to detail through hand-finished color lithography, he brought out every hue on its feathers creating a stunning visual representation. The Common Toucan or Ramphastos Toco was another subject that caught Richters' artistic eye during 1852-1854.