Wood Wren
2001.17
Name/Title
Wood WrenEntry/Object ID
JJA.2001.17Description
This colored lithograph was done by John Gould for his publication, "The Birds of Great Britain". The lithograph details two green-coated Wood Wrens with yellow chests perched upon a tree branch with white flowers and reddish-brown petals. Below the image in the center is an inscription that reads: "PHYLLOPNEUSTE SIBILATRIX." 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 includes a page from John Gould's "The Birds of Great Britain". It is the accompanying description to the Wood Wren engraving. The text describes the bird's behavior, physical appearance, areas of habitation along with its scientific name.Artwork Details
Medium
Paper, Ink, WatercolorCollection
H. Neal Stoneback CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Gould, John
Richter, H.C.
Taylor and Francis