John Gould (1804-1881), Clangula glaucion [Golden-eye] Gilt Wood Frames In the search for prosperity

In the search for prosperity America also found her very identity in the topography and magnificent of her landscape

with an additional leaf of engraved labels for prints 1-18

21 1/2" x 25"

with Native Americans hunting ('Chutes du Niagara en hiver'

reinforcing Spain’s claim to the settlement

John Gould (1804-1881), Clangula glaucion [Golden-eye] Gilt Wood Frames In the search for prosperityJohn Gould (1804 1881) Clangula glaucion [Golden eye] 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 [1840]1869