Elizabeth Gould
Purple-Crowned Lorikeet Print - A2
Caption: “Trichoglossus porphyrocephalus” from ‘The Birds of Australia’ Volume 5 by John Gould (1840-1848). From the Collection of Museums Victoria.
Original illustration is a hand-coloured lithograph by Elizabeth Gould
‘The Birds of Australia’ is one of the most famous publications on Australian birds, written by English ornithologist John Gould. He and his wife Elizabeth visited Australia 1838-1840 to conduct field research, during which time Elizabeth made many preparatory drawings for the publication.
- Available exclusively from Museums Victoria Store
- A2 Print - 420mm x 594mm
- Printed on Ilford Galerie Textured Cotton Rag paper
- Made to Order - please allow up to 10 working days for dispatch.
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