Collection: Early Ornithology Illustrations

Here is a small selection of prints by brilliant artists such as Elizabeth & John Gould, Edward Lear, Henry Constantine Richter, Daniel Giraud Elliot, James Audubon and John White. Often commissioned by scientist to accompany their expeditions such work demonstrates the exquisite variety of avian life from all corners of the globe. 

 These combined efforts were taken with painsteaking detail and often took many years to complete. Bringing beauty and wonder to a greater avian loving audience.