This is a hand-colored folio sized lithograph entitled "Hemicircus Cordatus" (Heart Spotted Woodpecker) by John Gould from his monograph "The Birds of Asia", published in London in 1850-1883. The print, which was drawn by Gould and J. W. Hart and lithographed by Hullmandel and Walton, depicts two black and pale yellow-colored woodpeckers, one with brown on its breast, perched on a tree limb with sage colored bark and pea green moss. As their name suggests, there are heart-shaped spots on their back feathers.

This beautiful Gould hand-colored woodpecker lithograph measures 21" x 14.13". There are punctate spots in the lower margin on the left. It is otherwise in excellent condition. The original text page is included with a round blindstamp in the right lower corner.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: See the description.

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph

Details:
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Animals

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; See the description.