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Artist: Richard Bowdler Sharpe, John Gould
Technique: Drawing on paper
Condition: Good overall condition
Category: Private collection
2. A beautiful drawing on paper by Richard Bowdler Sharpe, John Gould. The work measures (13 5/8 x 10) and belongs to a private collection. This work embodies an artistic style reminiscent of that of Richard Bowdler Sharpe, John Gould.
Richard Bowdler Sharpe was a key ornithologist who collaborated with John Gould, a renowned ornithologist and artist, completing his monumental works after Gould's death in 1881. Their joint work on "The Birds of New Guinea" and the completion of other works are particularly noteworthy. Sharpe edited the texts and engaged Gould's team of artists for the illustrations, preserving the quality of the famous bird plates.
John Gould (1804-1881): Ornithologist and artist renowned for his detailed and beautifully illustrated works on birds, especially those of Australia and other regions.
Richard Bowdler Sharpe (1847-1909): A young ornithologist working at the British Museum who deeply admired Gould.
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Condition
Good condition consistent with age