J. Gould, Dusky Shearwater Seabird, 1832, Paper

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Antique bird print titled 'dusky shearwater'. Old bird print depicting the dusky shearwater. This print originates from 'birds of europe' … Read more Antique bird print titled 'dusky shearwater'. Old bird print depicting the dusky shearwater. This print originates from 'birds of europe' by j. Gould (1832-1837). Audubon's shearwater (puffinus lherminieri) is a common tropical seabird in the petrel family. Sometimes known as the dusky-backed shearwater, the specific epithet honours the french naturalist félix louis l'herminier. Certain populations are known variously as baillon's shearwater, tropical shearwater, bannerman's shearwater, mascarene shearwater and persian shearwater; some of these are considered distinct species by various authors. If they are all placed in p. Lherminieri, the north atlantic little shearwater (otherwise often separated as p. Baroli) is generally included here too. Thus, these small shearwaters form a cryptic species complex.
artists and engravers: john gould (1804 - 1881) was an english ornithologist and bird artist.
condition: very good, general age-related toning. Holes outside image and some tiny marginal tears. Please study image carefully. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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