Silvery-throated Tit by John Gould

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

original hand coloured lithograph

Captioned ‘Mecistura Glaucogularis’

This energetic little bird is usually found in small flocks of its own species, foraging noisily and acrobatically in temperate forests and parks.

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)