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Beautiful Finch Lady Gould history

Beautiful bird Finch Lady Gould history

Named by British naturalist and ornithologist John Gould in memory of his wife, art history photo. Finch Lady Gould history

Finch Lady Gould history
In fact, John Gould called this beautiful bird Finch “Lady Gould” in memory of his wife. British naturalist and ornithologist, John Gould (September 14, 1804 — February 3, 1881) discovered this species of bird – Gouldian Finch during his journey to Australia. It was in 1838 and 1840. Then, made his scientific description in 1844. John Gould named this beautiful rainbow bird Finch Lady Gould in memory of his beloved wife Elizabeth Gould. She accompanied him during these trips, and shortly thereafter died, at the age of 37.

Finch Lady Gould history

Elizabeth Gould (July 18, 1804 – August 15, 1841, England), English painter and Illustrator

Elizabeth Gould (July 18, 1804 – August 15, 1841, England) was an English painter and Illustrator and wife of zoologist John Gould. And it was she, who produced numerous lithographs for his ornithological books. Despite this, the value of her art work for scientific activity of John Gould became forgotten.

Finch Lady Gould history

Finch Lady Gould history

Snow Pigeon, illustration by Elizabeth Gould

Finch Lady Gould history

An owl, illustration by Elizabeth Gould

Finch Lady Gould history

Himalayan Golden-backed Three-toed Woodpecker, Dinopium shorii, painted by artist Elizabeth Gould, 1832

Finch Lady Gould history

Lopholaimus antarcticus, hand-colored lithograph created by Elizabeth Gould

John Gould

Naturalist John Gould

Finch Lady Gould history

Australian stamp with the image of John Gould, British ornithologist

beautiful Finch Lady Gould

Beautiful Finch Lady Gould

beautiful Finch Lady Gould

Finch Lady Gould

Finch Lady Gould history

Gorgeous bird Finch Lady Gould

beautiful Finch Lady Gould history

Finch Lady Gould

beautiful Finch Lady Gould

Bird Finch Lady Gould

beautiful Finch Lady Gould

Lady Gould, finch bird

beautiful Finch Lady Gould

Image of the bird known as Lady Gould

Finch Lady Gould history

The bird known as Finch Lady Gould

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