John Gould (1804-1881), Larus fuscus [Lesser Black-backed Gull] Frame:Gold "drawn from nature by J

"drawn from nature by J

North and south polar projections appear at the top and bottom between the spheres

The bird was still singing—a glorified thrush

Gilt Acanthus Leaf Carved Frame

“Solandra Longiflora Trumpet Flower”

John Gould (1804-1881), Larus fuscus [Lesser Black-backed Gull] Frame:Gold "drawn from nature by JJohn Gould (1804 1881) Larus fuscus [Lesser Black backed Gull] 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