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Tragopan Hastingsii (male). Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by
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Tragopan Hastingsii (male). Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by
Tragopan Hastingsii (male). 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 Tragopan Hastingsii, a male bird native to the majestic Himalaya Mountains. Engraved in 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould, this exquisite piece of art highlights their remarkable collaboration. John Gould, renowned as the "bird-stuffer" by the Zoological Society due to his expertise in taxidermy, became infatuated with birds from the East when a collection from the Himalayas arrived at the society's museum in the late 1820s. Inspired by these avian wonders, John conceived an ambitious project: publishing a volume of imperial folio-sized hand-colored lithographs featuring eighty species and one hundred birds. Elizabeth Gould played an integral role in bringing this vision to life; she meticulously created drawings that were then transferred onto large lithographic stones known as "Gould plates". The resulting artwork is nothing short of extraordinary. This particular engraving captures not only the stunning beauty of Tragopan Hastingsii but also its exotic allure. The intricate details and vibrant colors bring forth every feather and marking with astonishing clarity. Dating back to early 19th century England, this illustration holds historical significance within both natural history and British art realms. Its presence at Liszt Cultural Institute adds another layer of cultural appreciation for enthusiasts who admire early European artists like Elizabeth and John Gould. Quint Lox has skillfully captured this enchanting image from Liszt Collection, allowing us to marvel at nature's splendor through time-honored craftsmanship.
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