JOHN GOULD ORIGINAL Orange-breasted Pygmy Woodpecker Lithograph Hand-colored

Description: Common Name: Orange-breasted Pygmy WoodpeckerSpecies: Iyngipicus aurantiiventris Artists: John Gould & William HartPublication: Gould, John, F.R.S. (1850-1883). The Birds of Asia, Vol. VI. Plate 23. Printed by Taylor and Francis, London.Media: Lithograph on woven paperSize: Folio 21 7/8 inches x 14 5/9 inchesOrientation: PortraitDescriptive text of the species is included This is a rare and beautiful lithograph by John Gould featuring Iyngipicus aurantiiventris, also known as the Orange-breasted Pygmy Woodpecker. This is a stunning representation of the species set in its natural environment among its native flora. It features the immaculate detail that Gould is known for, specifically in the coloration of the bird's orange breast and black and white feathers. The hand-colored image is printed on woven paper in portrait orientation and measures 21 7/8 inches in length and 14 5/8 inches in width. This ORIGINAL folio is an unframed, 1st edition which was removed from a bound book and includes the original descriptive text leaf. This single piece is a great addition to any art collection and is perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of birds. Condition: This lithograph is in very good condition. There is a small (5/16 in.) tear in the top right corner (see photos). There are minor imperfections on the right side consistent with being removed from a bound book. There are very minor imperfections and foxing consistent with the age of this item. There may be faint text offset. Artist: John Gould was a 19th century ornithologist whose career of over five decades focused mainly on describing bird species from around the globe for the Zoological Society of London. His drawings are masterful in design, composition, detail, accuracy, and color, and is only rivaled by Audubon. As an ornithologist, he produced sketches of over 3000 avian species and then passed those sketches along to more gifted artists who refined the drawings and then hand-colored the prints. The most notable artists that he commissioned were his wife Elizabeth, Henry Richter, Joseph Wolf and William Hart. Gould published over 10 folio collections in his lifetime, reserving him a place among the most eminent naturalists in Victorian England. Publication: Birds of Asia (1850-1883) by Gould, is a seven-volume collection featuring 530 hand-colored plates. The diversity in this collection is truly astounding, featuring species from a wide geographic range and multiple habitats and environments, including mountain, desert, and tropical species, amongst many others. This collection is by far the largest undertaking of his prolific career and is largely considered his greatest masterpiece. Shipping: This large item is shipped flat in an acid free plastic sheath between multi-ply cardboard, as is reflected in the shipping costs and includes insurance.

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Location: Parrish, Florida

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