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Tanysiptera nympha, 1878

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 58
Tanysiptera nympha
Tanysiptera nympha

Dates

  • Creation: 1878

Physical Description

Paper irregular. 18 x 34 cm pencil; watercolor; chalk-charcoal-pastel(or crayon)

General

Fairy Paradise Kingfisher. Alternate name on piece: Tanysiptera nympha [Red-breasted tanysiptera] Very finished watercolor of Tanysiptera nympha clipped from full sheet. Completely different pose used in published plate. Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Hart, William Matthew. Alternative poses drawn on body by Gould in pencil and chalk or white pastel.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository

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