John Gould (1804-1881), Querquedula circia [Garganey] Frame:Gold Californian Vulture

Californian Vulture

Mitchell’s map was the one upon which the boundaries of the new United States first appeared

printed in color and finished by hand

Robert and James) were leading proponents of neoclassicism in Britain

John Gould (1804-1881), Querquedula circia [Garganey] Frame:Gold Californian VultureJohn Gould (1804 1881) Querquedula circia [Garganey] from The Birds of Great Britain Vol. V Published: London, 1873 Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Paper size: 21 3 8" x 14 1 2" John Gould (18041881) conceived a massive project: to illustrate the worlds birds in a regal format. He is best known for his multi volume works on the birds of every continent but Africa. Following the success of his 1837 "Birds of Europe" and the [1840]1869