James Fisher Collection

Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Creator: John Gould
Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Male and female of the finch family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Dartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Creator: Johannes Keulemans
Dartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Pair of warblers, from " Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands" by Thomas Powys, 4th Baron Lilford

Chair (Samuel Chase), 1935/1942. Creator: James Fisher
Chair (Samuel Chase), 1935/1942

Rocking Chair, c. 1942. Creator: James Fisher
Rocking Chair, c. 1942

Decorated Child's Rocking Chair, c. 1942. Creator: James Fisher
Decorated Child's Rocking Chair, c. 1942

Green Woodpecker, 1852, (1942). Creators: Francis Orpen Morris, Richard Alington
Green Woodpecker, 1852, (1942). From " History of British Birds" by Francis Orpen Morris. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Black-Necked Grebe, c1795, (1942). Creator: Edward Donovan
Black-Necked Grebe, c1795, (1942). Water bird, from " Natural History of British Birds" by Edward Donovan. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Gannets, 1836, (1942). Creator: John James Audubon
Gannets, 1836, (1942). Seabirds, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London

Arctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Creator: John James Audubon
Arctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Seabird diving into the sea, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London

Red Grouse, 1908, (1942). Creator: Archibald Thorburn
Red Grouse, 1908, (1942). Game birds, from " Natural History of British Game Birds" by John Guille Millais. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Partridge and Chicks, 1877, (1942). Creator: Edward Neale
Partridge and Chicks, 1877, (1942). Female partridge and young, from " A History of the Birds of Europe" by Henry Eeles Dresser. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher

Kestrel, 1862, (1942). Creator: Joseph Wolf
Kestrel, 1862, (1942). Bird of prey, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Woodlark, 1821, (1942). Creator: George Graves
Woodlark, 1821, (1942). Songbird, from " British ornithology" by George Graves. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Brambling, 1738, (1942). Creator: Eleazar Albin
Brambling, 1738, (1942). The brambling, a small bird in the finch family, from " Natural History of Birds", written and illustrated by Eleazar Albin

Lapwing and Young, 1865, (1942). Creator: John Gould
Lapwing and Young, 1865, (1942). Female and chicks of the plover family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher

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James Fisher was a renowned artist and ornithologist who dedicated his life to capturing the beauty of birds through his exquisite illustrations. Born in 1887, Fisher's passion for avian artistry began at an early age, inspired by the enchanting melodies of Dartford Warblers that filled his childhood garden. With meticulous attention to detail, Fisher meticulously recreated the vibrant plumage and delicate features of various bird species. His works became timeless masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences even today. One such masterpiece is "Goldfinches, " painted in 1863 but later published in 1942, showcasing John Gould's collaboration with Fisher. Fisher's collaborations extended beyond Gould as he also worked alongside other esteemed naturalists like Francis Orpen Morris and Richard Alington. Together they brought forth stunning portrayals such as the majestic Green Woodpecker from 1852. Edward Donovan's Black-Necked Grebe painting from c1795 was another remarkable creation where Fisher effortlessly captured every intricate feather pattern with utmost precision. John James Audubon's Gannets from 1836 and Arctic Tern from 1835 were among Fisher's notable collaborations that showcased his ability to breathe life into these magnificent creatures on canvas. Archibald Thorburn's Red Grouse painting from 1908 displayed Fisher's skillful brushwork, highlighting each subtle shade of red within their feathers while Joseph Wolf’s Kestrel illustration from 1862 portrayed the bird’s fierce yet graceful nature. George Graves' Woodlark artwork dating back to1821 demonstrated Fisher’s versatility as an artist capable of capturing both grandeur and subtlety within nature. Eleazar Albin’s Brambling piece originating in1738 showcased how far-reaching his influence spanned across different eras. Lastly, John Gould’s Lapwing and Young painting dated back to1865 exemplified how Fisher could convey not only physical attributes but also emotions and familial bonds within his illustrations.