John Gould (1804-1881), Larus marinus [Great Black-backed Gull] print 2 (first part gazetteer) 30/91

2 (first part gazetteer) 30/91

The collaboration of Levaillant and Barraband represented a departure from previous ornithological texts in its emphasis on beauty and luxury

An exceptionally rare painting by William Heine

The composition is loosely based on Constable's View on the Stour near Dedham of 1822

Currier and Ives’ City of New York is truly a magnificent work

John Gould (1804-1881), Larus marinus [Great Black-backed Gull] print 2 (first part gazetteer) 30/91John Gould (1804 1881) Larus marinus [Great Black backed Gull] from The Birds of Great Britain Vol. V Published: London, 1873 Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Paper size: 21 3 8" x 14 1 2" John Gould (18041881) conceived a massive project: to illustrate the worlds birds in a regal format. He is best known for his multi volume works on the birds of every continent but Africa. Following the success of his 1837 "Birds of Europe" and the