John & Elizabeth Gould Tropical Bird Framed Lithograph Print 1955

An exquisite mid-20th century lithograph drawn from the celebrated ornithological works of John Gould and Elizabeth Gould, whose publications remain among the most distinguished achievements in natural history illustration.

Issued circa 1955, this finely rendered print exemplifies the precision and artistry for which the Goulds are renowned—combining scientific exactitude with a painterly sensitivity to colour, form, and composition. The subject is depicted with remarkable clarity and vibrancy, capturing the exotic allure of tropical birdlife in a manner that is both academically significant and visually captivating.

The lithograph is presented within a sympathetic frame that enhances its period character while ensuring it sits effortlessly within both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Works after the Goulds are held in major institutional collections worldwide, and continue to be sought after by discerning collectors of natural history art, offering enduring decorative and scholarly appeal.

Details

• Original vintage lithographic print, circa 1955

• After the work of John Gould (1804–1881) & Elizabeth Gould (1804–1841)

• From the Tropical Birds series

• Printed by Charles Hullmandel

• Elegantly mounted in original ebonised gilt-edge frame and ready for display

• Framed measures 40cm x 31.7cm

A sophisticated acquisition for collectors of ornithological art and a distinguished addition to any curated interior.