February 17, 2012
November 19, 2011 - February 25, 2012
This mini-exhibit features lithographs of exotic birds by the English ornithologist John Gould (1804-1881). A prolific and accomplished publisher of books about birds from around the world, Gould produced illustrations noted for their beauty and accuracy. The exhibit includes examples from his volumes on Asia, Australia, and the report on Charles Darwin’s voyage on the Beagle.
John Gould (1804-1881), artist
Henry Constantine Richter (1821-1902), lithographer
Hypurolepis Domicola
1864-1868, lithograph on paper, hand-colored
In The Birds of Asia, Volume IV
21.5 x 14.5 inches
Stark Museum of Art, Orange, Texas 11.24.7.D
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