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Picus Hyperythrus, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker
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Picus Hyperythrus, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker
Picus Hyperythrus, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker. Birds from the Himalaya Mountains, engraving 1831 by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould. John Gould was working as a taxidermist, he was known as the bird-stuffer, by the Zoological Society. Goulds fascination with birds from the east began in the late 1820s when a collection of birds from the Himalayan mountains arrived at the Societys museum and Gould conceived the idea of publishing a volume of imperial folio sized hand-coloured lithographs of the eighty species, with figures of a hundred birds. Elizabeth Gould made the drawings and transferred them to the large lithographic stones. They are called Gould plates
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This print showcases the exquisite beauty of the Picus Hyperythrus, also known as the Rufous-bellied Woodpecker. Originating from the majestic Himalaya Mountains, this bird species has been immortalized in an engraving created by Elizabeth Gould and John Gould in 1831. John Gould, renowned for his taxidermy skills and aptly nicknamed "the bird-stuffer" developed a deep fascination with avian creatures from the East during the late 1820s. His interest peaked when a collection of birds from the Himalayas arrived at the Zoological Society's museum, inspiring him to embark on a monumental project. The idea was to publish an imperial folio-sized volume featuring hand-colored lithographs of eighty different species, including one hundred individual birds. Elizabeth Gould played a crucial role in bringing these illustrations to life. She meticulously made drawings of each bird and transferred them onto large lithographic stones, resulting in what are now famously referred to as "Gould plates". The photograph captures not only the vibrant colors and intricate details of this Asian woodpecker but also provides insight into early nineteenth-century natural history studies. With its close-up view and full-length depiction against a contrasting background, it offers viewers an intimate glimpse into this exotic creature's world. This remarkable piece serves as both artistry and documentation—a testament to British artist John Gould's passion for ornithology and his wife Elizabeth's exceptional talent as an illustrator. It stands as a treasured relic from a time when exploration and scientific discovery were intertwined with artistic expression.
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