John Gould (1804-1881), Alca torda [Razorbill] Frame:Gold Regia et Celebris Hispaniae Novae

Regia et Celebris Hispaniae Novae Civitas

the print reflects the transatlantic fascination with America’s rising metropolis

Charles-Francois (1740 – 1817)

only in the watercolors is the full extent of Redouté’s mastery and sensitivity clear

John Gould (1804-1881), Alca torda [Razorbill] Frame:Gold Regia et Celebris Hispaniae NovaeJohn Gould (1804 1881) Alca torda [Razorbill] from The Birds of Great Britain Vol. V Published: London, 1873 Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Paper size: 21 3 8" x 14 1 2" John Gould (18041881) conceived a massive project: to illustrate the worlds birds in a regal format. He is best known for his multi volume works on the birds of every continent but Africa. Following the success of his 1837 "Birds of Europe" and the [1840]1869 "Birds of