John Gould (1804-1881), Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] Artists_George Brookshaw watercolor and gouache on wove

watercolor and gouache on wove paper

Owing to the family’s limited finances

he was not able to land on the west bank

Cortes conquered the city in August of 1521

A striking maritime chart of the Indian Ocean and surrounding territories

John Gould (1804-1881), Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] Artists_George Brookshaw watercolor and gouache on woveJohn Gould (1804 1881) Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] 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