The Family of Hummingbirds: The Complete Prints of John Gould

The Family of Hummingbirds: The Complete Prints of John Gould

For all the bird lovers, the definitive collection of hummingbird illustrations by 19th-century naturalist painter John Gould, the "British Audubon".

This sublime collection of 418 superbly detailed hand-colored lithographs of hummingbirds, created by John Gould, the â€œBritish Audubon,â€ in the mid-1800s, represents all the known species at that time and is the most complete ever produced of hummingbirds. Unlike John James Audubon, whose work focused on the avifauna of a single country, Gouldâ€™s folios illustrate species from around the world. His original set of foliosâ€”Family of Humming-Birdsâ€”reproduced here in its entirety, depicts the magnificent jewel-like birds together with botanicals native to their habitats in the most remote and exotic ecosystems of the Americas.

In her essay for the book, co-author Laura Oppenheimer tells the story of Gouldâ€™s colorful life and places his work in the context of a remarkable period when exploration and classification of the worldâ€™s natural wonders was at the forefront of scientific discovery and universally celebrated in Victorian popular culture. Joel Oppenheimer details how Gould created the prints and presents an overview of nineteenth-century printmaking and lithography techniques. He also unravels the mystery behind the gold-leaf process that Gould employed to portray the iridescent quality of the hummingbirdsâ€™ plumage, resolving a long-standing controversy regarding who should be credited for its invention. This Family of Hummingbirds will delight birdwatchers, fans of natural history art, and hummingbird lovers everywhere.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli Electa
Manufacturer Rizzoli Electa
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 450 Colour Illustrations
Color Silver
ReleaseDate 2018-10-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847860654

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli Electa
Manufacturer	Rizzoli Electa
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	450 Colour Illustrations
Color	Silver
ReleaseDate	2018-10-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847860654

The Family of Hummingbirds: The Complete Prints of John Gould

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