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Vinago Sphenura, Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon
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Vinago Sphenura, Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon
Vinago Sphenura, Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon. 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 Vinago Sphenura, also known as the Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon, a stunning bird found in the Himalaya Mountains. Engraved in 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould, this image is part of a series of hand-colored lithographs that depict eighty different species from the east. John Gould, famously known as the "bird-stuffer" by the Zoological Society, was inspired to create these magnificent prints after encountering a collection of birds from the Himalayas at the society's museum. His fascination with these exotic creatures led him to collaborate with his talented wife Elizabeth Gould. She meticulously made drawings of each bird which were then transferred onto large lithographic stones. The result is an extraordinary collection of illustrations capturing not only their physical features but also their unique behaviors and markings. The attention to detail and vibrant colors bring these birds to life on paper. Dating back to the early 19th century, this print holds historical significance as it represents both British and European artistry during that time period. It offers viewers a close-up view of this mesmerizing creature in all its glory. Displayed at Liszt Cultural Institute, this piece serves as a testament to John and Elizabeth Gould's dedication to natural history and their contribution towards preserving our understanding of avian diversity.
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