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Colorized hummingbirds lithograph, marked on framed back "J. Gould & H.C. Richter, Chrysuronia Josephinae", Hullmandel & Walton Imp."
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Colorized hummingbirds lithograph, marked on framed back "J. Gould & H.C. Richter, Chrysuronia Josephinae", Hullmandel & Walton Imp."
Visual area measures approximately H 16 3/4 x W 11 3/4 inches.
About The Artwork and Artists
A lithograph (imp, likely short for impression) of the hummingbird, created by John Gould and Henry Constantine Richter, and printed by Gould, Hullmandel & Walton. John Gould was a renowned 19th-century English ornithologist, and Henry Constantine Richter was a skilled zoological illustrator who often collaborated with Gould.
John Gould: A prominent English ornithologist known for his detailed studies and publications on birds.
Henry Constantine Richter: A prolific zoological illustrator who produced numerous lithographs for Gould's works.
"Chrysuronia Josephinae": This is the scientific name given to Josephine's Humming-bird, a subspecies of the Golden-tailed Sapphire. The current scientific name for the Golden-tailed Sapphire is Chrysuronia oenone. The "Josephinae" designation refers to the subspecies found in tropical eastern Amazonian Peru.
Gould, Hullmandel & Walton: A printing firm that produced lithographs for Gould's publications.
John Gould's multi-volume work "A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-Birds".
John Gould (1804-1881): A renowned British ornithologist and publisher responsible for numerous detailed bird publications. His "Family of Humming-birds" is considered his masterpiece.
Henry Constantine Richter (1821-1902): An artist hired by John Gould who played a significant role in creating the lithographic plates for Gould's books, including the hummingbird series.
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- Dimensions
- 11.75ʺW × 0.6ʺD × 16.75ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Lithograph
- Paper
- Plexiglass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Beige
- Condition Notes
- Excellent used condition. Marks on frame, wear commensurate with age. See photos. Excellent used condition. Marks on frame, wear commensurate with age. See photos. less
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