John Gould (1804-1881), Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] Artists_George Brookshaw Owing to the family’s limited

Owing to the family’s limited finances

was designed as a nod toward the Italian heritage of the area

I once saw two near Fort Vancouver feeding on the carcass of a pig that had died

watercolor and gouache on wove paper

The intricate detailing reflects Baroque influences

John Gould (1804-1881), Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] Artists_George Brookshaw Owing to the family’s limitedJohn Gould (1804 1881) Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin 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