John Gould Ornithological collectionGOULD.001.CaTurCSU

California State University Stanislaus Special Collections and University Archives

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Contributing Institution: California State University Stanislaus Special Collections and University Archives

Title: John Gould Ornithological collection

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

source: Wagner, Jon

Identifier/Call Number: GOULD.001.CaTurCSU

Physical Description: 38 Sheets 38 hand-colored lithographs from 1862-1873, created by John Gould (1804-1881). Each print is sized at 14.5 by 21.5 inches. Proof plate lithographs with hand color 21 ½" x 14 ½"

Date (inclusive): 1832-1837

Date (inclusive): 1862-1873

Material Specific Details: Prior to transfer to the archives, each individual lithograph was wrapped in mylar and acid free mat board. Processing of the materials was done by the archival team for the art dealer Walter Arader.

Language of Material: English .

Container: 38 of 38 sheets

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

John Gould (1804-1881) was an English ornithologist, naturalist, and illustrator. He is considered one of the most prolific and influential bird artists of the 19th century, and his works played a major role in the development of ornithology as a scientific discipline.

Gould began his career as a taxidermist for the Zoological Society of London, where he developed an interest in bird specimens. He later produced a series of books on birds, including "The Birds of Europe" (1832-1837), "The Birds of Australia" (1840-1848), and "The Birds of Great Britain" (1862-1873).

Gould's illustrations were highly detailed and accurate, and he often depicted birds in their natural habitats. He was also known for his skill in identifying new species, and he described and named many birds that were previously unknown to science.

In addition to his work as an ornithologist and illustrator, Gould was also a collector of natural history specimens, and he amassed a large collection of birds, mammals, and insects from around the world. His collections formed the basis of the Natural History Museum in London, which was established in 1881, the year of his death.

Scope and Contents

This collection comprises 38 individual hand-colored proof-plate lithographs by John Gould (1804-1881). The lithographs are from the "Birds of Europe" and "The Birds of Great Britain," published by John Gould, and printed by Taylor and Francis, London. The lithographs from "Birds of Europe" were created between 1832-1837, and the lithographs from "Birds of Great Britain" were created between 1862-1873. Each print is sized at 21.5 by 14.5 inches.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Birds

Lithography

Lithographs

Ornithology

Wagner, Jon

"Birds of Europe" series 1832-1837

Nauman's thrush. Turdus Naumannii; (Temm:) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph on paper21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 79

1. Song thrush. Turdis musicus; (Linn:). 2. Redwing. Turdus lliacus; (Linn:). 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph on paper21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 78

Missel Thrush (Turdus viscivorus, Linn) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 77

Fieldfare (Turdus pilaris, Linn) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 76

Black-Throated Thrush (Turdus atrogularis, Temm) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 75

Migratory Ouzel (Merula migratoria, Swains) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 74

Ring Ouzel (Merula migratorqyatatoria, Briss) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 73

Nightingale (Philomela luscinia, Swains) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 116

Silky Warbler (Sylvia sericea, Natt) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 115

Cetti Warbler 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 114

Fantail Warbler (Salicaria cisticola, Mihi) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 113

Rufous Sedge Warbler (Salicaria galactotes, Mihi) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 112

1. Moustached Warbler (Salicaria melanopogon) 2. Aquatic Warbler (Salicaria aquatica 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 111

Sedge Warbler (Salicaria Phragmitis, Selby) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 110

Marsh Warbler (Salicaria palustris) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 109

Reed Wren (Salicaria arundinacea, Selby) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 108

Olive-Tree Salicaria (Salicaria Olivetorum, Strickl) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithographHand-colored lithograph

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 107

Great Sedge Warbler (Salicaria turdoides, Selby) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 106

Creeping Locustelle (Sylvia certhiola, Pall) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 105

Willow Locustelle (Sylvia luscinoides, Saxi) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 104

Brake Locustelle (Locustella avicula, Ray) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 Sheets

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 103

Reed Locustelle (Locustella fluciatilis) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 102

Mountain Accentor (Accentor montanellus, Temm) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 101

Hedge Accentor (Accentor modularis, Cuv) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 100

Curruca conspicillata, Mihi (Spectacle Warbler) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 126

Curruca sarda (Mamora's Warbler) 1832-1837

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Europe, Volume 2 – Plate 127

"Birds of Great Britain" series 1862-1873

Ardetta Minuta 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 29

Ciconia Alba 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 30

Palumbus Torquatus 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 1

Columba Cenas (Linn) 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 2

Columba Livia (Temm) 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 3

Turtur Auritus (Ray) 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 4

Tetrao Urogallus (Linn) 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 5

Tetrao Tetrix (Linn) 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 6

Lagopus Scoticus 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 7

Lagopus Mutus (Winter Plumage) 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 8

Lagopus Mutus (Summer Plumage) 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 9

Lagopus Mutus (Autumn Plumage) 1862-1873

Creator: Gould, John (1804 September 14-1881 February 3)

Physical Description: 1 SheetsHand-colored lithograph21 ½" x 14 ½"

Material Specific Details: The Birds of Great Britain – Volume 4 – Plate 10