Miniature Gould "Birds of Australia" 1948 print, Cockatoo, vintage framed art

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Authentic 1948 small sized print from Gould’s ‘Birds of Australia’ publication, depicting an adorable pair of pink Major Mitchell Cockatoos. Printed on quality thick matt paper and framed with 1950s white stipple coated solid wood beveled frame and custom mount behind glass, in great vintage condition as shown! 27cm x 21cm frame 18cm x 13cm artwork "John Gould (1804-1881) was a prominent English ornithologist and publisher renowned for his large, lavishly illustrated books on birds. He was a self-taught naturalist who rose to prominence through his work at the Zoological Society of London and his collaborations with artists and lithographers. Gould's publications, including "The Birds of Australia" and "Mammals of Australia," were significant contributions to the understanding and appreciation of natural history." Show more