This is a special-edition facsimile of the Swallow-Tail Hummingbird (Plate 42), Refulgent Wood Nymph Hummingbird (Plate 102), Black-Banded Wood Nymph Hummingbird or Thalerania Nigrofasciata (Plate 104), and Blue-Crowned Wood Nymph Hummingbird or Thalerania Venusta (Plate 105) from Volume II of A Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Humming-Birds by John Gould, originally published in 1861. This edition was printed by Hill House Publishers in 1990.

Hill House was awarded the right to create the facsimile using the original works held by the library of London's Natural History Museum. Each print was made using the traditional process of plates, ensuring the accuracy of the copy, right down to the blemishes and spots on the originals. These are truly remarkable copies and are said to be indistinguishable from the originals when viewed behind glass.

Notes: Limited edition

Presented in a traditional museum-style deep black wood frame with a wide antique gold lip moulding. Finished with an archival cream mat to selected to complement the warm tones of the artwork, and protected with lightweight UV-protective acrylic glazing.

Artwork Imperial Folio: 22" x 15"
Frame Outside Dimensions: 20.125" x 26.125"

This is a set of 4 framed pieces, plates 42, 102, 104, and 105 of the Hill House Edition John Gould Hummingbirds.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Print from 1990 Hill House Edition, perfect condition
Framing is new, perfect condition

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Wood

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Print from 1990 Hill House Edition, perfect condition
Framing is new, perfect condition