Aprosmictus scapulatus, 1842
File — Box: 11, Folder: 213
Dates
- Creation: 1842
Physical Description
36 x 38cm pencil; watercolor
General
Alisterus scapularis -- Australian King Parrot. Alternate name on piece: Aprosmictus scapulatus? [King lory] Male bird only. Notes on color; "aprosmyctus dorsali?"; "Quo and Garmand" (Quoy and Gaimard?). "Died at the Gardens 19th May 59." This date is appreciably later than that of publication of the Birds of Australia plate; neither identification nor purpose certain. Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Richter, Henry Constantine.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository