Vintage John Gould Birds Heron Herodias Garzetta Little Egret Ipex London Poster rotaprint exhibition wall art retro 1970s 1971
Herodias Garzetta - Little Egret
An exhibition rotaprint poster for the Ipex London. "Little Egret" is from the original first edition of Birds of Great Britain, published in 1862-1873 In the world of great ornithological works, this one stands very tall indeed and it is arguably Gould’s masterpiece - the culmination of a life spent in the world of nature and of many years experience in bird art and 19th century publishing.
Dimensions: 20.9 in x 15.4 in (53 cm x 39 cm)
John Gould was a self-taught English naturalist, a gifted artist and a talented taxidermist. A man of vision with a talent for organization and administration, he founded an empire for ornithological illustration, publishing more than forty large folio volumes. These works contained over 3,000 plates, all superbly drawn and meticulously hand colored. The first work appeared in 1831 and the last in 1888, seven years after Gould's death.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.
These posters are sent as unframed. They will be rolled up and delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.
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