John Gould Collection

Falco rusticolus, gyrfalcon
Plate 13 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Pharomachrus moccino, resplendent quetzal
Plate from John Goulds The Birds of New Guinea, (1875-1888). Hand coloured lithograph

Erythrura gouldiae, Gouldian finch
Plate 89, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 3, (1840-1848)

Aix galericulata, mandarin duck
Plate 69 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 7, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Anser brachyrhynchus, pink-footed goose
Watercolour and ink by John Gould (c. 1865). An example of a prelliminary work by Gould in preparation for an illustration which would be published in one of his books

Caprimulgus europaeus, European nightjar
Plate 1 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Nyctea scandiaca, snowy owl
Plate 34 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 1 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Pharomacrus mocinno, resplendent quetzal

Ramphastos vitillenus, channel-billed toucan

Cacatua leadbeateri, Major Mitchells cockatoo
Plate 2, hand coloured lihtograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Vol. 5 (1840-1848)

Mergellus albellus, smew
Plate 37 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Gavia stellata, red-throated diver
Plate 45 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Crex crex, corncrake
Plate 87 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

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]

Phalacrocorax aristotelis, European shag
Plate 53 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Aegithalos caudatus, long-tailed tit
Plate 28 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 2 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Sterna albifrons, little tern
Plate 73 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Passer domesticus, house sparrow
Plate 32 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Podiceps cristatus, great crested grebe
Plate 38 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Carduelis spinus, Eurasian siskin
Plate 37 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Motacilla flava thunbergi, yellow wagtail
Plate 4 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Cygnus columbianus, tundra swan
Plate 10 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Semioptera wallacei, standardwing
Plate 52, hand coloured lithograph by John and Elizabeth Gould from John Goulds The Birds of Australia, Supplementary volume, (1840-1848)

Tringa ochropus, green sandpiper
Plate 56 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Loxia pytyopsittacus, parrot crossbill
Plate 46 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Phalacrocorax carbo, great cormorant
Plate 52 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 5 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Tringa glareola, wood sandpiper
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Booted racket-tail, Ocreatus underwoodii (Trochilus Spathura underwoodii). Male in flight and female on plant tendril
FLO4647972 Booted racket-tail, Ocreatus underwoodii (Trochilus Spathura underwoodii). Male in flight and female on plant tendril. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L

Golden-tailed sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647959 Golden-tailed sapphire, Chrysuronia oenone. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info)

Shining sunbeam, Aglaeactis cupripennis (Agloeactis cupreipennis). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647921 Shining sunbeam, Aglaeactis cupripennis (Agloeactis cupreipennis). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info)

Orange-throated sunangel, Heliangelus mavors. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647919 Orange-throated sunangel, Heliangelus mavors. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info)

Purple-ear sparkling, Praxilla iolata (Petasophora iolata). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647857 Purple-ear sparkling, Praxilla iolata (Petasophora iolata). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info)

Collared inca, Coeligena torquata (Bourcieria torquata). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647942 Collared inca, Coeligena torquata (Bourcieria torquata). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info)

Bronze-tailed thornbill, Chalcostigma heteropogon (Ramphomicron heteropogon). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647892 Bronze-tailed thornbill, Chalcostigma heteropogon (Ramphomicron heteropogon). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L

Ecuadorian hillstar, Oreotrochilus chimborazo. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647956 Ecuadorian hillstar, Oreotrochilus chimborazo. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info)

Golden starfrontlet, Coeligena eos (Helianthea eos). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647933 Golden starfrontlet, Coeligena eos (Helianthea eos). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info)

Bearded helmetcrest, Oxypogon guerinii (Oxypogon lindeni). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647914 Bearded helmetcrest, Oxypogon guerinii (Oxypogon lindeni). Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info)

Black-eared fairy, Heliothryx auritus. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647899 Black-eared fairy, Heliothryx auritus. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info.: Black-eared fairy)

Grey-breasted sabrewing, Campylopterus largipennis obscurus. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L
FLO4647911 Grey-breasted sabrewing, Campylopterus largipennis obscurus. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L. Martin's A General History of Humming-birds or the Trochilidae.; (add.info)

Green thorntail, Discosura conversii (Trochilus Gouldia conversi). Male and female in flight
FLO4647890 Green thorntail, Discosura conversii (Trochilus Gouldia conversi). Male and female in flight. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L

Sword-billed hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera (Docimastes ensiferus). Male, female and young male
FLO4647888 Sword-billed hummingbird, Ensifera ensifera (Docimastes ensiferus). Male, female and young male. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L

Copper-bellied puffleg, Eriocnemis cupreoventris (Trochilus Eriopus cupreiventris). Near threatened
FLO4647881 Copper-bellied puffleg, Eriocnemis cupreoventris (Trochilus Eriopus cupreiventris). Near threatened. Handcoloured steel engraving from W.C.L

The Mooruk, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The Mooruk, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Regent's Park, 1858. The mooruk is a bird of the same order as the ostrich, rhea, emu, and cassowary; the wings are abortive, that is to say

Plovers, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Plovers, 1856....the Lapwing or Peewit (Vanellus cristatus), one of our most attractive British birds, [is] very numerous in its favourite localities

Hairy-nosed Wombat

Buphus Comatus, c. 1862-3 (hand-coloured lithographed plate)
985977 Buphus Comatus, c.1862-3 (hand-coloured lithographed plate) by Gould, John (1804-81) & Richter, Henry Constantine (1821-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buphus Comatus)

Portrait of John Gould (1804-1881), Before 1875. Creator: Maull & Co
Portrait of John Gould (1804-1881), Before 1875

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John Gould was a renowned British ornithologist and bird artist who made significant contributions to the field of natural history. Born in 1804, he dedicated his life to studying and illustrating various bird species from around the world. One of Gould's notable works includes his depiction of the majestic Falco rusticolus, also known as the gyrfalcon. His intricate illustrations captured the beauty and grace of this powerful raptor, showcasing its impressive hunting abilities. Gould's artistic talent extended beyond just birds of prey; he also depicted colorful waterfowl such as Aix galericulata, commonly known as the mandarin duck. With vibrant plumage and an elegant appearance, these ducks became one of Gould's favorite subjects to paint. Another stunning bird that caught Gould's attention was Pharomachrus moccino, better known as the resplendent quetzal. This magnificent creature with its long tail feathers adorned with iridescent green hues fascinated him so much that he created multiple artworks featuring this Central American gem. Not only did Gould focus on exotic species like Pharomacrus mocinno but also showcased native Australian birds like Erythrura gouldiae or Gouldian finch. These small finches painted in vivid colors were among Australia's most beautiful avian inhabitants. Gould didn't limit himself to painting living birds; he also illustrated Nyctea scandiaca, commonly referred to as snowy owl. His detailed artwork brought out every feather on these Arctic dwellers' bodies while capturing their enigmatic gaze perfectly. Apart from individual species illustrations, John Gould compiled comprehensive collections like "Goldfinches" (1863) which showcased various goldfinch species in meticulous detail. These collections solidified his reputation as a leading authority on avian artistry during his time.