John Gould (1804-1881), Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] Artists_George Brookshaw A striking maritime chart of

A striking maritime chart of the Indian Ocean and surrounding territories

Owing to the family’s limited finances

including London as I Saw It

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

watercolor and gouache on wove paper

John Gould (1804-1881), Histrionicus torquatus [Harlequin Duck] Artists_George Brookshaw A striking maritime chart ofJohn 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