John Gould - Mammals of Australia

Original prints by John Gould from The Mammals of Australia.  These original lithographs exhibit both exceptional artistic and scientific skill, exhibiting the wonders of Australian wildlife. Koalas, Kangaroos and marsupials are just some of the beautiful works from this series.

Lithographs from John Gould’s The Mammals of Australia were published between 1845 and 1863 aiming to be a complete survey of all mammals discovered in Australia.

John Gould’s The Mammals of Australia stands as the first comprehensive scientific study of Australia’s extraordinary mammalian fauna. Issued in three volumes between 1845 and 1863, the work introduced many species to the world, including the Kangaroo, Koala, Wombat, Tasmanian Devil, Echidna, and Platypus.

The lithographs were largely produced by Henry Constantine Richter under Gould’s close supervision, using original field sketches, preserved specimens, and observational notes. Each plate was printed via stone lithography and then hand-coloured, resulting in works that combine zoological precision with artistic beauty.

These antique mammal prints are now highly sought after by collectors of natural history art, Australian heritage material, and nineteenth-century scientific illustration. Valued for their rarity, vivid original colour, and excellent condition, original Gould lithographs from The Mammals of Australia remain some of the most significant and visually compelling natural history prints ever produced.

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