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Choeropus castanotis, 1845

 File — Box: 37, Folder: 727
Choeropus castanotis
Choeropus castanotis

Dates

  • Creation: 1845

Physical Description

26 x 36cm watercolor

General

Chaeropus ecaudatus -- Pig-footed Bandicoot. Alternate name on piece: Choeropus castanotis [Chestnut-eared choeropus] See text for explanation of C. castanotis and occidentalis taxonomy. Since Krefft was only 15 at the time of publication of Mamm I:6, the purpose and use of this painting is unknown. Artist's name(s): Krefft, Gerard. Fine reference painting, labelled and signed "P. [or "G"] Krefft" (Johann Ludwig Gerard Krefft, curator of Australian Museum);

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