
WB Gould’s Sketchbook of Fishes
Australia · 2026 ·
This stamp issue showcases three exquisite watercolour paintings of fish from the 1832 sketchbook of William Buelow Gould. The designs highlight the detailed artistry of this significant colonial artist.
William Buelow Gould was a convict artist in colonial Tasmania, whose natural history illustrations provide valuable insight into early Australian fauna. His 1832 sketchbook is a notable work of early Australian art and scientific record.
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