Artwork
Hypsipetes Psaroides (Black Bulbul)
Hypsipetes Psaroides (Black Bulbul) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Elizabeth Gould. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Hypsipetes Psaroides (Black Bulbul) is a hand-colored lithograph created by Elizabeth Gould in 1822, depicting a bird in a naturalistic setting.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a Black Bulbul bird, emphasizing its key physical attributes: gray plumage, black crest, red beak, and brown eyes, set amidst leafy foliage on a branch, suggesting impending flight.
Technique & Style
Gould employed hand-coloring over lithography to achieve vivid, lifelike hues, with careful composition to convey a sense of dynamic movement, characteristic of detailed ornithological illustrations of the time.
History & Provenance
Created in 1822 by Elizabeth Gould, specific provenance details are not provided in the available information.
Context
While the piece's style aligns with the attention to nature found in Romanticism, it is more closely associated with the precise, observational tradition of ornithological art.
Legacy
The legacy of 'Hypsipetes Psaroides' lies in its contribution to 19th-century ornithological illustration, highlighting Gould's skill in capturing avian subjects with accuracy and aesthetic appeal.
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