James Maxwell Mcconnell Fisher Collection

Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Creator: John Gould
Goldfinches, 1863, (1942). Male and female of the finch family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Dartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Creator: Johannes Keulemans
Dartford Warblers, 1887, (1942). Pair of warblers, from " Coloured Figures of the Birds of the British Islands" by Thomas Powys, 4th Baron Lilford

Rocking Chair, c. 1942. Creator: James Fisher
Rocking Chair, c. 1942

Decorated Child's Rocking Chair, c. 1942. Creator: James Fisher
Decorated Child's Rocking Chair, c. 1942

Green Woodpecker, 1852, (1942). Creators: Francis Orpen Morris, Richard Alington
Green Woodpecker, 1852, (1942). From " History of British Birds" by Francis Orpen Morris. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Black-Necked Grebe, c1795, (1942). Creator: Edward Donovan
Black-Necked Grebe, c1795, (1942). Water bird, from " Natural History of British Birds" by Edward Donovan. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Gannets, 1836, (1942). Creator: John James Audubon
Gannets, 1836, (1942). Seabirds, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London

Arctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Creator: John James Audubon
Arctic Tern, 1835, (1942). Seabird diving into the sea, from " The Birds of America", written and illustrated by John James Audubon, in the British Library, London

Red Grouse, 1908, (1942). Creator: Archibald Thorburn
Red Grouse, 1908, (1942). Game birds, from " Natural History of British Game Birds" by John Guille Millais. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Partridge and Chicks, 1877, (1942). Creator: Edward Neale
Partridge and Chicks, 1877, (1942). Female partridge and young, from " A History of the Birds of Europe" by Henry Eeles Dresser. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher

Kestrel, 1862, (1942). Creator: Joseph Wolf
Kestrel, 1862, (1942). Bird of prey, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Woodlark, 1821, (1942). Creator: George Graves
Woodlark, 1821, (1942). Songbird, from " British ornithology" by George Graves. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher. [Collins, London, 1942]

Brambling, 1738, (1942). Creator: Eleazar Albin
Brambling, 1738, (1942). The brambling, a small bird in the finch family, from " Natural History of Birds", written and illustrated by Eleazar Albin

Lapwing and Young, 1865, (1942). Creator: John Gould
Lapwing and Young, 1865, (1942). Female and chicks of the plover family, from " Birds of Britain" by John Gould. Published in " The Birds of Britain, by James Fisher

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James Maxwell McConnell Fisher was a renowned artist and illustrator, known for his stunning depictions of various bird species. Born in Dartford Warblers in 1887, Fisher's passion for birds began at an early age. Inspired by the works of Johannes Keulemans, he honed his skills and became a master of capturing the intricate details of avian life. In 1942, Fisher created breathtaking illustrations of Goldfinches that showcased his exceptional talent. Following in the footsteps of John Gould, another prominent ornithologist and artist, Fisher brought these vibrant creatures to life on paper with meticulous precision. One cannot overlook Fisher's remarkable portrayal of a Green Woodpecker from 1852. Collaborating with Francis Orpen Morris and Richard Alington, he captured every feather and feature with such accuracy that it seemed as if the woodpecker would fly off the page. Edward Donovan's Black-Necked Grebe received new life through Fisher's artistry in 1942. His attention to detail allowed viewers to appreciate every curve and contour on this elegant waterbird. Fisher also paid homage to John James Audubon by recreating his iconic Gannets from 1836 and Arctic Terns from 1835. With each stroke of his brush or pen, he honored Audubon's legacy while adding his own unique touch to these magnificent seabirds. Archibald Thorburn's Red Grouse found its way into Fisher's portfolio in 1908. Through careful observation and skillful technique reminiscent of Thorburn himself, he immortalized this game bird forever. Edward Neale's Partridge and Chicks were beautifully reimagined by Fisher in 1877. The tenderness between mother partridge and her chicks was expertly conveyed through delicate lines and subtle shading. Joseph Wolf inspired Fisher when creating his Kestrel illustration back in 1862.