Framed print of the Platycercus Flaveolus (Yellow Rosella) from the books of the renowned British naturalist / ornithologist John Gould (1804-1881).
This image was first included in "The Birds of Australia," published around 1848.
In most cases, the illustrations in Gould's publications were drawn and lithographed by his wife Elizabeth Gould, and often also by Henry Constantine Richter.
The work is framed (as part of a series of 6 from various publications by Gould) by the framing firm Gabriël van Thienen in Brussels (a family business currently known as Maison van Thienen). The address label on the back of the framing firm lists the address where they were established under this name between 1917 and 1964. Consequently, this plate by Gould most likely originates from the facsimile edition published by The Ariel Press in 1955. The frame and passe-partout show some signs of aging which are not surprising given their age and (as far as I am concerned) only add to the charm of the piece.
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ConditionGoodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1Height53 cmWidth43 cmDepth1 cm