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Myophonus Horsfieldii, Malabar Whistling Thrush. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains
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Myophonus Horsfieldii, Malabar Whistling Thrush. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains
Myophonus Horsfieldii, Malabar Whistling Thrush. 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 Myophonus Horsfieldii, commonly known as the Malabar Whistling Thrush. Originating from the majestic Himalaya Mountains, this enchanting bird is a true symbol of exoticism and natural wonder. The engraving, created in 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould, transports us back to a time when these remarkable creatures first captured the imagination of explorers and scientists alike. John Gould's expertise as a taxidermist earned him the nickname "bird-stuffer" within the Zoological Society. However, it was his encounter with a collection of birds from the Himalayas that sparked his fascination with avian species from the East. Inspired by this encounter, John Gould conceived an ambitious project: publishing an imperial folio-sized volume featuring hand-colored lithographs of eighty different species, including figures of one hundred birds. Elizabeth Gould played a crucial role in bringing this vision to life through her meticulous drawings transferred onto large lithographic stones - now famously referred to as "Gould plates". This particular image captures not only the vibrant colors and intricate details of this Asian thrush but also provides us with a glimpse into early 19th-century natural history illustration. The close-up view allows us to appreciate every feather and marking on its tail while marveling at its bizarre yet captivating appearance. As we admire this extraordinary piece from Quint Lox's Liszt Collection, we are reminded once again of nature's boundless diversity and our ongoing fascination with capturing its wonders through artistry and scientific exploration.
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