Vintage print of a Teal duck in a glazed wooden frame, later print of an antique hand-coloured illustration by John Gould (1804-81)
A lovely wood framed print of a Teal duck (Querquedula Crecca), after John Gould (1804-81) a prolific and talented English bird illustrator.
“John Gould (1804-1881) holds an important place in the history of ornithology and natural history illustration. He was a pioneering naturalist who collaborated with Charles Darwin, a taxonomist, publisher, and collector. His magnificent folio works, published over six decades, are celebrated for their scientific accuracy and artistic beauty. They were the product of a collaborative process, in which Gould worked closely with such renowned artists as Edward Lear and Joseph Wolf. The results elevated ornithological illustration to new heights.” – PeterHarrington.co.uk
After an antique hand-coloured lithograph and produced in more recent decades as a print.
This will make an attractive addition to any wall or leant up on a shelf or sideboard.
It is strung to the reverse so arrives ready to hang.
Measures 36cm wide X 30cm tall.
£22.00
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A lovely wood framed print of a Teal duck (Querquedula Crecca), after John Gould (1804-81) a prolific and talented English bird illustrator.
“John Gould (1804-1881) holds an important place in the history of ornithology and natural history illustration. He was a pioneering naturalist who collaborated with Charles Darwin, a taxonomist, publisher, and collector. His magnificent folio works, published over six decades, are celebrated for their scientific accuracy and artistic beauty. They were the product of a collaborative process, in which Gould worked closely with such renowned artists as Edward Lear and Joseph Wolf. The results elevated ornithological illustration to new heights.” – PeterHarrington.co.uk
After an antique hand-coloured lithograph and produced in more recent decades as a print.
This will make an attractive addition to any wall or leant up on a shelf or sideboard.
It is strung to the reverse so arrives ready to hang.
Measures 36cm wide X 30cm tall.
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