John Gould. Phaethornis Cephalus. 1849-61. Orchid Watercolors Terre Yemen Maxima pars seu

Terre Yemen Maxima pars seu

Karl Bodmer was a little-known Swiss painter when he was chosen by Prince Maximilian of Prussia to accompany his voyage to America

Through dereliction of his duties as Governor

Because they were never exposed to sunlight the colors (especially the greens) are spectacular and have wonderful gradations of color that provide a compelling dimensionality

A number of Indian Tribes still appear

John Gould. Phaethornis Cephalus. 1849-61. Orchid Watercolors Terre Yemen Maxima pars seuJohn Gould (1804 1881)Phaethornis Cephalus "Mexican Hermit"From: A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of HummingbirdsFirst edition: London, 1849 61 (supplement printed 1880 87)Hand colored lithographs with gum arabic metallic detailingPaper size: 21 1 2 x 14 1 2, Framed size 18. 5 x 25. 5