Name/Title
New Guinea Harpy EagleEntry/Object ID
JJA.2002.2aDescription
This is an original hand-colored lithograph print from John Gould's "The Birds of New Guinea and Adjacent Islands." It shows frontal view of a large predatory bird with a light colored breast that grows darker as it reaches the crested head. A second bird is in the distance with a dorsal view showing dark coloration of the back. The larger bird has its wings partially open and the body is facing the viewer while the head is looking to its left. It is standing on a rock.The bird in the background is perched on a branch looking back at the viewer. Under the Birds is printed: Harpyopsis Novae-Guineae. Salvad / H. Hart Del et Lith. /Mintern Bros. Imp. This picture is framed with Strix Flammae Barn Owl, catalog number 2001.15.Collection
John James Audubon Museum CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Gould, John, 1804-1881Role
ArtistDate made
1875 - 1888Notes
Date: 1875-1888Lexicon
Search Terms
Art, Prints, Birds, Eagles, Lithographs, LithographyDimensions
Height
21-3/8 inWidth
14-3/8 in