John Gould (1804-1881), Anas boschas [Mallard or Wild Duck] The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America chest and flanks

chest and flanks

Antoine-Pierre Mongin thus created a “paysage historié” - analogous to the established hybrid of the “portrait historié”

it was re-released in Venice by Stefano Scolari in 1657

She also differs somewhat in her colors

7 3/4" x 12 1/2" canvas

John Gould (1804-1881), Anas boschas [Mallard or Wild Duck] The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America chest and flanksJohn Gould (1804 1881) Anas boschas [Mallard or Wild Duck] 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