The Wondrous Birds of Elizabeth Gould - 19th Century Bird Illustration

Discover the remarkable artistic legacy of Elizabeth Gould in this 59-minute lecture presented by Andrea Hart, Library Special Collections Manager at the Natural History Museum. Explore how Elizabeth's artistic skill and aptitude revolutionized bird illustration in the 19th century, working alongside her husband John Gould. Learn about her significant contributions to scientific and artistic fields, which have often been overshadowed by her husband's status and her early death. Examine magnificent books preserved in the Linnean Society's Library that showcase Elizabeth's work, and gain insight into her forgotten legacy in the realm of visual art. Delve into the story of this talented artist who helped break the mold of bird illustration, as presented by the Linnean Society, an organization dedicated to informing, involving, and inspiring people about nature and its wider interactions through collections, programs, and publications.