Choeropus castanotis, 1845
File — Box: 37, Folder: 727
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);
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository