HIRUNDO FILIFERA
Common name: WIRE-TAILED SWALLOW
by John Gould
Drawn and lithographed by John Gould and Henry Richter and printed by Walter.
Published London 1850-83 in Gould's "Birds of Asia"
A fine original 19th century hand coloured lithograph of an attractive group of Wire Tailed Swallows in flight.
The stunning original hand colouring is enhanced in places with gum arabic and remains bright and fresh.
The lead image shows this scarce and highly desirable print as it would appear when mounted/matted ready for framing. See also close-up and overall images.
Fine clean condition other than insignificant age related blemishes, free of repairs or restoration.
Approx. 21.5" x 14.5" (540mm x 370mm) overall.
A GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT GUARANTEED OVER 140 YEARS OLD FROM LINDISFARNE PRINTS
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John Gould (1804 - 1881) Was a noted English ornithologist who published a series of celebrated bird books illustrated with fine hand coloured lithographs which rank alongside Audubon and Selby as the finest bird illustrations ever produced. He worked alongside other artists including his wife Elizabeth, William Hart, Henry Richter, Joseph Wolf and the multi-talented Edward Lear.
The magnificent plates are appreciated as much for their artistic quality as for their ornithological accuracy and many reproductions flood the market. The original work offered here is of course to be greatly valued and Gould bird prints are widely collected and make a sound investment.
