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Vinago Militaris. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould
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Vinago Militaris. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould
Vinago Militaris. 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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Vinago Militaris - A Glimpse into the Exotic Himalayan Avian World
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. This print showcases an enchanting engraving from 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould, titled "Vinago Militaris. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains". The duo's collaboration birthed a remarkable collection of imperial folio-sized hand-colored lithographs, capturing the essence of eighty species with figures of a hundred birds. John Gould, renowned as the bird-stuffer by the Zoological Society, developed an unwavering fascination for avian creatures from the East during his tenure. His infatuation took flight in the late 1820s when he encountered a trove of birds hailing from the majestic Himalayan mountains at the society's museum. This encounter sparked his visionary idea to publish this magnificent volume. Elizabeth Gould played a pivotal role in bringing these extraordinary illustrations to life. With her deft hand and artistic prowess, she meticulously crafted each drawing before transferring them onto large lithographic stones—now famously known as "Gould plates". The vibrancy and attention to detail evident in this engraving transport viewers to distant lands brimming with natural wonders. The Vinago Militaris bird takes center stage—a mesmerizing creature adorned with exotic plumage and an elegant tail that captivates all who behold it. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a testament to British artistry during England's early nineteenth-century cultural renaissance. It offers us an intimate glimpse into nature's beauty while showcasing humanity's desire to explore and document our world's diverse fauna. Let this image serve as a reminder of both Elizabeth and John Gould’s invaluable contributions to natural history preservation through their stunning artwork—an enduring legacy that continues to inspire awe even two centuries later.
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