{"product_id":"gould-hb013","title":"Floresi's Flamebearer","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist or Author: \u003c\/b\u003eJohn Gould\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWork: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate of Publication: \u003c\/b\u003e1849-1887\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginally Hand-Colored Lithograph\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaper Size: \u003c\/b\u003e~ 14 7\/8 by 22\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe work is in good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription of the work: \u003c\/b\u003eThis remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed John Gould’s \u003cem\u003eMonograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds\u003c\/em\u003e.  The work was published in London between 1849 and 1887.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFamily of Hummingbirds\u003c\/em\u003e undoubtedly featured some of Gould’s most desired plates.  The birds are also featured amidst intricately drawn fauna that accentuates the beauty of the composition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career.  Gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time.  Gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates.  He utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife Elizabeth Coxen Gould, Edward Lear, Joseph Wolf, William Hart, and H. C. Richter.  Even at the time of publication, Gould’s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers.  Due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis plate does not include the text leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trillium Rare Prints","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67782056575050,"sku":"gould-hb013","price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/7960\/7882\/files\/gould-hb013.jpg?v=1792523437","url":"https:\/\/trilliumrareprints.com\/products\/gould-hb013","provider":"Trillium Rare Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}