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Buceros Cavatus, Concave Hornbill. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831
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Buceros Cavatus, Concave Hornbill. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831
Buceros Cavatus, Concave Hornbill. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould. John Gould was working as a taxidermist, he was known as the bird-stuffer, by the Zoological Society. Goulds fascination with birds from the east began in the late 1820s when a collection of birds from the Himalayan mountains arrived at the Societys museum and Gould conceived the idea of publishing a volume of imperial folio sized hand-coloured lithographs of the eighty species, with figures of a hundred birds. Elizabeth Gould made the drawings and transferred them to the large lithographic stones. They are called Gould plates
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This print showcases the exquisite beauty of the Buceros Cavatus, also known as the Concave Hornbill. The image depicts a bird from the Himalaya Mountains, captured in an engraving dating back to 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould. John Gould, renowned for his taxidermy skills and nicknamed "the bird-stuffer" developed a deep fascination with birds from the east during the late 1820s. This passion was ignited when a collection of avian specimens from the Himalayan mountains arrived at the Zoological Society's museum where he worked. Inspired by this encounter, he conceived an ambitious project: publishing a volume of imperial folio-sized hand-colored lithographs featuring eighty species and one hundred birds. Elizabeth Gould played a crucial role in bringing these illustrations to life. She meticulously created drawings that were then transferred onto large lithographic stones for printing. These extraordinary works are now famously referred to as "Gould plates". The print captures not only the intricate details of this Asian exotic bird but also provides us with a glimpse into early nineteenth-century natural history artistry. The vibrant colors and close-up perspective allow us to appreciate every feather and marking on this bizarre yet mesmerizing creature. This remarkable piece is part of Liszt Collection's extensive archive, showcasing British artist Elizabeth Gould's talent alongside her husband John Gould's groundbreaking contributions to ornithology and scientific illustration during their time.
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