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Pica Vagabunda. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould
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Pica Vagabunda. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould
Pica Vagabunda. 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 "Pica Vagabunda. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831" by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould. The artistic collaboration between this husband-wife duo resulted in a stunning collection of hand-colored lithographs depicting eighty species of birds from the eastern region. John Gould's fascination with avian creatures began when he worked as a taxidermist for the Zoological Society, earning him the nickname "bird-stuffer". In the late 1820s, his intrigue peaked when a shipment of birds from the majestic Himalayan mountains arrived at the society's museum. Inspired by their beauty and uniqueness, he conceived an ambitious idea to publish an imperial folio-sized volume featuring these exotic species. Elizabeth Gould played a crucial role in bringing John's vision to life. She meticulously made drawings of each bird and skillfully transferred them onto large lithographic stones. These plates, now known as "Gould plates" became renowned for their intricate detail and vibrant colors. The print captures one such illustration from this remarkable series - Pica Vagabunda - showcasing an Asian bird with its distinct tail feathers on full display. The close-up view allows us to appreciate every minute marking and pattern that make these creatures truly extraordinary. Dating back to the early 19th century, this artwork is not only a testament to Elizabeth and John Gould's talent but also serves as an invaluable piece of natural history documentation. Its presence in Liszt Cultural Institute's collection further highlights its significance within British art during that era.
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