Eutoxeres Condamini (Buff-tailed sicklebill).

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• ARTIST: John Gould

• PUBLISHER: Published in London.

• MEDIUM: Lithograph handcolored,

  DATE: 1849-87.

• EDITION SIZE: Average paper size 21 x 14" (53.4 x 35.4 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: From A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-Birds, 6 vols., large folio. Published in London, 1849–1887. Printed by Hullmandel and Walter from drawings by J. Gould, H. C. Richter, and William Hart, lithographed by the artists. The Buff-tailed Sicklebill is an extraordinary hummingbird, easily recognized by its dramatically curved bill—perfectly adapted for feeding from tubular flowers—and its rich bronze-green plumage with a buff-colored tail. In Gould’s hand-colored lithograph, the bird is shown poised among tropical blossoms, the arch of its bill mirrored in the surrounding flora. The subtle use of metallic pigment enhances the iridescent sheen of the feathers, while the finely rendered botanical elements underscore the precision and artistry that define Gould’s Trochilidae series. John Gould’s Monograph of the Trochilidae stands as one of the greatest achievements in nineteenth-century natural history illustration. Created over nearly forty years, it reflects Gould’s dedication to documenting the diversity and splendor of the hummingbird family. Assisted by Henry Constantine Richter and William Hart, Gould combined scientific accuracy with visual elegance, producing plates such as the Buff-tailed Sicklebill that continue to captivate both ornithologists and collectors for their technical mastery and enduring beauty.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 15 x 23 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition and original color. Some minor 'specks' in paper.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Birds , John Gould - Hummingbirds