John goulds hummingbirds by john gould hardcover 1990. This week on our blog, well explore the books featured in the coloring book and the printing techniques used for the illustrations. The design and natural arrangement of the birds on the plates was due to the genius of john gould, and a gould plate has a distinctive beauty and quality. John gould, known as the bird man, lived from 18041881. John gould has 36 books on goodreads with 76 ratings. John goulds most popular book is john gould s hummingbirds. Goulds hummingbirds, and they thought that would be a great book to do. From 18491861, john gould produced a total of 360 different folio sized hand colored stone lithographic hummingbird plates.
In her essay for the book, coauthor laura oppenheimer tells the story of goulds colorful life and places his work in the context of a remarkable period when. Gould published many works on birds and mammals, one of which was a monograph of the trochilidae or humming birds with 360. John gould complete set family of hummingbirds heritage. In gould s employ, gilbert had traveled different parts of australia, planning to meet up with gould and his wife and return to england with them. John goulds hummingbirds vintage book illustrations. Jan 27, 2015 john gould 18041881 was a top bod in english ornithology, curator of the zoological society of london and identifier of darwins finches. John gould 18041881 was a prolific bird artist and the most celebrated ornithologist of victorian britain. Hummingbird prints from john gould, monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds 1861.
This book contains a complete price guide and comprehensive index to john goulds monograph of the trochilidae or family of humming birds. So it is with the charm of what many consider the loveliest of the worlds birds, the hummingbirds. A monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds by gould, john, 18041881. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. This sublime collection of 418 superbly detailed handcolored lithographs of hummingbirds, created by john gould, the british audubon, in the mid1800s, represents all the known species at that time and is the most complete ever produced of hummingbirds. Hummingbirds by john gould and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For all the bird lovers, the definitive collection of hummingbird illustrations by 19thcentury naturalist painter john gould, the british audubon. All of john gould s hummingbirds in one volume, originally published between 1849 and 1861 including the supplementary volume completed after gould s death in 1881. He arrived in new york too early in the season to see hummingbirds in that city. The sublime collection of 418 superbly detailed paintings of hummingbirds by the great artist john gould, the 19thcentury naturalist painter often referred to as the british audubon, represents all the known species on the planet at the time and is the most complete ever produced. It has the most beautiluf prints by jonn gould of every hummingbird on the planet with complete discriptions in the back. We are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and other natural history artists. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. John goulds hummingbirds ive loved this book for many years and now i own it thanks to jen harrison for making it affordable.
Throughout his professional life gould had a strong interest in hummingbirds. John gould s family of hummingbirds are further embellished with the application of gold leaf over the most iridescent feathers of the birds. The hummingbirds are depicted, wherever possible, darting or hovering near their appropriate flowers. David attenborough views birds drawn for john gould by edward lea. John gould 18041881, hummingbirds arader galleries. Taylor and francis for the author, 18331835 first edition, 18521854 second edition lithographs with original handcoloring. A compilation of the complete work on the hummingbirds, including the posthumously published supplement. John goulds hummingbirds a victorian obsession special. John goulds most popular book is john goulds hummingbirds. The original volumes are plate numbered from 60, in gould s own hand in the top left corner of each page, and the numbering then begins again for the supplementary section, 158. John gould frs was an english ornithologist and bird artist. He lived in england but he travelled to many then remote areas of the world to obtain bird specimens for his various editions of hand painted bird lithographs that he became famous for. Originally issued in three parts in 1833, 1834 and 1835.
John gould 18041881 was a top bod in english ornithology, curator of the zoological society of london and identifier of darwins finches. John gould 14 september 1804 3 february 1881 an english ornithologist and one of the worlds most noted figures in bird illustration often referred to as the father of bird study in australia, the english ornithologist john gould created several esteemed collections of bird illustrations over his long career. Eupherusa poliocerca whitetailed hummingbirds, john gould,1850. Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry. Buy john gould s birds on free shipping on qualified orders. Goulds work is referenced in charles darwins book, on the origin of. During his lifetime he identified over 400 species of hummingbird and exhibited his personal collection at the general exhibition of 1851. Goulds hummingbirds is the complete and only book ever done that includes colored plates of painted hummingbirds and not photographs, and a coverage of all species known, in which sadly many of them are not around today. He published a number of monographs on birds, illustrated by plates that he produced with the assistance of his wife, elizabeth gould, and several other artists including edward lear, henry constantine richter, joseph wolf and william matthew hart. Scientific illustration lithograph by john gould of diphogena iris hummingbirds. About john gould from 2017 call of the wild by the age of 23 john gould was the curator and preserver of the zoological society of london.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. All of john gould s hummingbirds in one volume, originally published between 1849 and 1861 including the supplementary volume completed after goul. As a result goulds masterpiece is an incomparable catalogue and compendium of beauties fine bird books. John goulds hummingbirds by ron flynn paperback lulu. Among john gould s earlier works was the monumental birds of europe comprising 448 handcolored foliosize lithographs and in five volumes, published in 22 parts from 1832 to 1837.
Hummingbirds paperback sep 1 1990 by john gould author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Joel and laura oppenheimer hold a copy of their newly released book, the family of hummingbirds. The complete prints of john gould, to be released at the end of this month. The goulds departed weeks ahead of schedule, while gilbert was still collecting in the wilderness. The collection includes all 20 hummingbirds known to exist in north america at that time, plus 60 other hummingbirds from around the world. Each book is available as a printed softcover book that ships to anywhere in the world, or as an. A monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The complete prints of john gould written by joel oppenheimer and laura oppenheimer, foreword by robert mccracken peck.
Although hed never seen a live hummingbird he would see his first in 1857 gould had a collection of 320 species. It s also a snapshot into a period of time that is long gone but quite important because of the scientific discoveries that were being made. John goulds hummingbirds by john gould, 9781555216610, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Hummingbird illustration check out how i transformed this traditionally drawn hummingbird illustration in adobe photoshop. The artist and author edward lear drew 67 of the plates and many of the foregrounds.
Oct 14, 2018 with 39 pages of introductory information written by joel and laura oppenheimer, rizzoli electa is reprinting the entirety of goulds six volumes of prints in the new publication the family of hummingbirds. Dec 10, 20 these magnificent images are from our copy of john goulds monograph of the ramphastidae, or family of toucans, published in 1834. A monograph of the ramphastidae, or family of toucans. Old books antique books hummingbirds book publishing watercolor tattoo antiques painting image art. John gouldhistoric 19th century illustrated work on. John gould s hummingbirds by john gould, 9781555216610, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. May 27, 2017 the collection includes all 20 hummingbirds known to exist in north america at that time, plus 60 other hummingbirds from around the world. Originals from john gould s printing of the book of hummingbirds these are not facsimiles. Goulds hummingbirds is the complete and only book ever done that includes colored plates of painted hummingbirds and not photographs, and a coverage of.
This gold leafing technique lends a lifelike and unique viewing experience to the original lithographic prints. A compilation of the complete work on the hummingbirds, including the posthumously published supplementpage iv. The original volumes are plate numbered from 60, in goulds own hand in the top left corner of each page, and the numbering then begins again for the supplementary section, 158. The definitive reference to goulds hummingbird prints is the wonderful small folio 4to book, john goulds hummingbirds, published by wellfleet press in 1991. As you can see, the book contains some of goulds most remarkable illustrations, featuring 52 lifesized lithographed images of these exotic birds reproduced in vivid and vibrant colour. Originals from john goulds printing of the book of hummingbirds 184961. John gould special collections and archives casgliadau. John goulds hummingbirds and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This sublime collection of 418 superbly detailed handcolored lithographs of hummingbirds, created by john gould, the british audubon, in the mid1800s, represents all the known species at that time and is the most complete ever produced of. All in all, the trochilidae of gould is his masterpiece, and must ever remain a feast of beauty and a source of wonder fine bird books pp. Gould, john, 18041881 richter, henry constantine, 18211902, lithographer.
He published more than forty folio volumes on birds of the world, beautifully illustrated with nearly 3,000 handcoloured lithographic plates. An assistant of gould s, john gilbert, was less than pleased. Books by john gould author of john goulds hummingbirds. Oppenheimers chapter on production tackles the techniques of lithography, which. Shining sunbeam by john gould, family of hummingbirds, plate. John goulds hummingbirds 9781555216610 by gould, john and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Believing that in its present form it might be interesting and useful to many of my scientific friends and others, i have had a limited number of copies printed for distribution among them.
Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include. John gould family of hummingbirds family of hummingbirds while gould was clearly fascinated by all birds, the hummingbird was perhaps his favourite. The complete prints of john gould, published in 2018 by rizzolielecta. This magnificent volume brings together the family of hummingbirds, all 418 species that were known to exist when john gould set out to capture them on paper in 1849. John goulds hummingbirds a victorian obsession considered a pioneer of ornithology, goulds identification of the birds now known as darwins finches helped charles darwin develop his theory of. John goulds hummingbirds abebooks shop for books, art. All of john goulds hummingbirds in one volume, originally published between 1849 and 1861 including the supplementary volume completed after goulds death in 1881. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and. He accumulated a collection of 320 species, which he exhibited at the great exhibition of 1851. Jul 31, 2012 we are very lucky to have in the cardiff rare books collection complete sets of some of john goulds greatest works, including the birds of europe, the birds of great britain, and goulds masterpiece, a monograph of the trochilidae, or family of humming birds.
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