Honey Buzzard

2001.13

2001.13

Name/Title

Honey Buzzard

Entry/Object ID

JJA.2001.13

Description

This colored lithograph was done by John Gould for his publication, "The Birds of Great Britain". The lithograph details a four Honey Buzzards perched upon the branches of a pine tree with a Yellow jacket nest in the background. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "PERNIS APIVORUS." The bottom-left of the image reads: "J. Gould and H.C. Richter, del et lith." The bottom-right of the image reads: "Walter, Imp." The lithograph also comes with its page from John Gould's "The Birds of Great Britain". It is the accompanying description to the Honey-Buzzard engraving. The text describes the bird's behavior, physical appearance, areas of habitation along with its scientific name.

Artwork Details

Medium

Paper, Watercolor, Ink

Collection

H. Neal Stoneback Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Gould, John
Richter, H.C.
Taylor and Francis

Manufacturer

Taylor and Francis after John Gould and H. C. Richter

Date made

1862 - 1873

Place

Location

London, England

Notes

Date: 1862-1873 Technique: Lithograph

Lexicon

Search Terms

Prints and Drawings, Prints, Birds, Lithographs, Lithography, Buzzards

Dimensions

Height

21-1/2 in

Width

14-3/4 in