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Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

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Ptilonorhynchus violaceus
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus

Physical Description

Full sheet watercolor; chalk-charcoal-pastel

General

The male bird in Hart's published plate probably uses Gould's figure as a model, as does, to a lesser extent, the female figure, while all other components are changed. Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Hart, William Matthew. Rough color sketch by Gould.

Repository Details

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

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