Double-eyed Paroquet
2002.4
Name/Title
Double-eyed ParoquetEntry/Object ID
JJA.2002.4aDescription
This print is an original hand-colored lithograph from John Gould's "the Birds of New Guinea and Adjacent Islands". It was part of a large Folio and shows two parrot like birds sitting on a branch with pink flowers and a light blue sky. Both birds are bright green with blue primaries edged in yellow and red. They are both facing to the viewers right. The bird on the left is the male and is distinguished by its bright red cheeks and crown. The bird on the right is the female and has peach colored cheeks and a red crown. They are sitting on a branch that has light purple flowers with yellow centers. Across the bottom of the print is written: j. Gould & W. Hart, del et lith/CYCLOSITTA DIOPHTHALMA/Walter,bmp.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, watercolourCollection
H. Neal Stoneback CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Gould, John
Hart, William