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Haematornis Undulatus, Hawk. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by
Haematornis Undulatus, Hawk. 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 "Haematornis Undulatus, Hawk" a bird native to the majestic Himalaya Mountains. Engraved in 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould, this piece is a testament to their remarkable collaboration as artists and naturalists. John Gould, affectionately known as the bird-stuffer, initially developed an infatuation with Eastern birds when a collection from the Himalayas arrived at the Zoological Society's museum in the late 1820s. Inspired by these avian wonders, he conceived the idea of creating an imperial folio-sized volume featuring hand-colored lithographs of eighty species and figures of one hundred birds. Elizabeth Gould played a pivotal role in bringing this vision to life. With her exceptional talent for drawing, she meticulously transferred her illustrations onto large lithographic stones. These iconic works are now famously referred to as "Gould plates". The print captures every intricate detail of this Asian hawk's exotic appearance – its striking tail feathers and unique markings are brought to life through vibrant colors that were carefully applied by hand. Dating back to the early 19th century, this illustration holds historical significance within British art and European natural history collections. It serves as a reminder of our fascination with animals' behavior and patterns throughout time. Displayed against a captivating background, this close-up view allows us to appreciate both the bizarre yet mesmerizing qualities that make up nature's creations. Quint Lox has masterfully captured not only its visual allure but also its cultural importance through his lens at Liszt Cultural Institute.
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