Description:

This is a stunning antique ornithological print titled "Helianthea Eos" (the Golden Star-frontlet), created by the renowned British ornithologist and artist John Gould (1804-1881) with illustrations by Henry Constantine Richter.

Key Details:

• Artwork: An original hand-colored lithograph from Gould's magnificent five-volume work, A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-birds. This specific plate depicts three hummingbirds among flowering foliage, a composition highly sought after by collectors.
• Technique: The vibrant colors were applied by hand to the lithographed image. Original 19th-century prints often feature the use of gum arabic or gold leaf highlights to capture the iridescent quality of the birds' feathers, a signature of Gould's work.
• Publication Date: Published in London circa 1849–1861 by Hullmandel & Walton.

Dimensions: H: 18 inches, L: 16 inches

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