Carduelis carduelis -- Eurasian Goldfinch; European Goldfinch, chardonneret élégant. Alternate name on piece: Carduelis elegans [Goldfinch] Drawing on tissue. The male bird, wings raised, is drawn on this side. The rest of the composition is drawn on the other side (Gould item 1907b) and shows through. In the published plate the female has been moved from the top and completely redrawn lower down. Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Richter, Henry Constantine.