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(Pteriglossus, Selenidera) nattereri

 File — Box: 48, Folder: 952
Pteroglossus nattereri; Selenidera nattereri
Pteroglossus nattereri; Selenidera nattereri

Physical Description

Irregularly torn. 37 x 28cm pencil; ink; watercolor

General

Pteroglossus nattereri; Selenidera nattereri; Selenidera nattereri Reference painting; body and head, with second bill form to replace first; extensive notes on form, color and measurements; mention of "Jean Natterer" and "Pteroglossus nattererii," which, added to the black markings on the bill, echoed in the published plate, seem to indicate that the drawing was used in connection with the first edition of the Monograph of the Ramphastidae, or family of toucans.(in the second edition those markings are green). Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Gould, Elizabeth.

Repository Details

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

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