Original hand-colored lithograph of Water Rail from John Gould's first edition of Birds of Great Britain, published in 1862-1873. Unframed. Dimensions: 15 x 21 3/4"

John Gould was a self-taught English naturalist, a gifted artist and a talented taxidermist. He founded an empire for ornithological illustration, publishing more than forty large folio volumes. the culmination of a life spent in the world of nature and of many years experience in bird art and 19th century publishing.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition