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Lot 7052:
John Gould - Grey Plover (Winter plumage) 1862-73
Wolf & Richter
This original lithograph of the Grey Plover in Winter Plumage with young (Squatarola helvetica) is from John Gould’s Birds of Great Britain, issued in 25 parts between 1862 and 1873.
This is plate 37 from volume 4 and was drawn and lithographed by Joseph Wolf and HC Richter.
This work was Gould’s pride and joy and in it he fully developed his aesthetic style, and also introduced nests and young on a large scale. Gould’s achievement with this work was to create the most comprehensive record of native birds at that time. A great variety of species are depicted in this series. At one time or another, the finest ornithological artists of the day worked for and with him, some for much of their professional lives. These included Edward Lear, William M. Hart, Henry C. Richter and Josef Wolf, whom some consider the finest artist of his age. Wolf contributed almost 50 drawings to Birds of Great Britain.
Size: 22in x 15in (52cm x 36cm)
The print is in excellent condition on thick, high quality paper. Please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks
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