Lear, Edward ("E. Lear del at lith"); John Gould [Ornithology]

White Headed Eagle. Haliaettus leucocephalus (Savigny) [Original folio-sized hand-colored lithographic print]

Printed by C. Hullmandel. 20 x 13 1/2 inches (22 x 27 3/4 inches in mat). The print is lightly creased, and has a 1/2" closed tear to the top edge. Very good. Item #57260

From John Gould's "The Birds of Europe," published in London between 1832 and 1837.

Edward Lear, famous for his nonsense verse and for the popularization of the limerick, was already earning his living by drawing at the age of fifteen. During his time working for the British Museum, Lear made drawings of birds for the well known ornithologist John Gould. Over the course of his lifetime, Gould produced over 40 volumes, with over 3,000 color plates. He is most recognized for his folios, of which this is an example.

A lovely rendering of this bird of prey and symbol of strength.

Price: $2,000.00