Magnificent Bird of Paradise
2002.3
Name/Title
Magnificent Bird of ParadiseEntry/Object ID
JJA.2002.3aDescription
This is an original hand-colored lithograph from John Goulds "The Birds of New Guinea and Adjacent Islands". It was published in a large Folio, with accompanying description. It shows three birds in a tropical setting. Two males with bright green breast with a tie shaped area of light blue with green stripes. The breast area is surrounded by a fringe of light blue fingers. They have a collar of light brown feathers spotted with darker brown feather and there is a large area in the center of bright yellow. Each male bird has long circular plumes in the tail. The female bird is shown on the right side of the print and she is very drab in comparison to the male birds. She is brown with a lighter brown and lightly barred breast. Across the bottom of the print is written: J, Gould & W. Hart Del. et. Lith, DIPHYLLODES SPECIOSA, Walter imp.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, WatercolorCollection
H. Neal Stoneback CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Hart, William
Gould, John