TWO 19TH CENTURY JOHN GOULD LITHOGRAPHS FROM A MONOGRAPH OF THE TROCHILIDAE, FAMILY OF HUMMINGBIRDS,Published London, 1849-60 (87). Two matted, of the period lithographs from Gould's Monograph of the Trochilidae, the first Bourcieria Traviesi, depicting two hummingbirds (#44177.1) and Glaucis Lanceolata, depicting two hummingbirds (#44191.1), both measuring 21 1/8" high x 14 3/8" wide. Both lithographs are accompanied by one text page from the volume discussing the species of birds.
'British ornithological artist John Gould created the largest body of bird prints in the 19th Century. His volumes covered species from the Himalayas to New Guinea. All were issued in large format folio editions, enabling Gould to render each bird in high detail, along with plant species of the area. From 1832 to 1881 he traveled extensively seeking new specimens, often writing the scientific text himself. He oversaw every step of the project, from obtaining specimens and selling subscriptions to his publications. Other artists which assisted in his projects include Edward Lear, Gould's wife Elizabeth, Henry C. Richter, Josef Wolf and William Hart.' Estimate $300-400
From the Collection of The Old Print Gallery, Washington, DC.
Very good. Minor toning. Color is good. Very small area of loss to lower right corner of Glaucis Lanceolata.
