John Gould (1804-1881), Puffinus major [Great Shearwater] 10_23_2023 “Lecythis bractea willd Couroupita guianensus

“Lecythis bractea willd Couroupita guianensus aubl

was a noted artist in his native land

25 x 39 1/2 in

Christie's New York

John Gould (1804-1881), Puffinus major [Great Shearwater] 10_23_2023 “Lecythis bractea willd Couroupita guianensusJohn Gould (1804 1881) Puffinus major [Great Shearwater] 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