Rufous-naped Tit by John Gould

by John Gould and H.C.Richter
From ‘Birds of Asia’

original hand coloured lithograph

Captioned ‘Parus Rufonuchalis’

This small bird from mountainous South and Southeast Asia has a rufous-colored nape and back. Distinct from Parus rubidiventris, it is larger, with a unique nuchal spot. Found in the Tyne range north of Simla, it forages for insects and seeds in tree canopies.

John Gould (1804 – 1881) was one of the most significant figures in 19th century bird art, both in his prolific output and the aesthetic beauty of his plates. He is credited with the publication of more than 3,100 coloured lithographs of bird species from various parts of the world. In his all-encompassing work, “The Birds of Asia,” John Gould includes species from all corners of the eastern world. Gould chose to record the bird life from an area which, with the exception of the tropical areas of the American continent, includes the widest, and most colourful variety of bird life to be found anywhere in the world.

Framed Size (cms): 66(H) x 54.5(W)
Framed Inches (cms): 26(H) x 21.5(W)

Print Size (cms): 53.5(H) x 35.5(W)
Print Size (inches): 21(H) x 14(W)