Name/Title
Honey BuzzardEntry/Object ID
JJA.2001.13Description
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, InkCollection
H. Neal Stoneback CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Gould, John
Richter, H.C.
Taylor and Francis
Manufacturer
Taylor and Francis after John Gould and H. C. RichterDate made
1862 - 1873Notes
Date: 1862-1873
Technique: LithographLexicon
Search Terms
Prints and Drawings, Prints, Birds, Lithographs, Lithography, BuzzardsDimensions
Height
21-1/2 inWidth
14-3/4 in