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Coracias temmincki, October 1853

 File — Box: 78, Folder: 1884
Coracias temmincki
Coracias temmincki

Dates

  • Creation: October 1853

Physical Description

Torn, with minimal loss to the upper bird. pencil

General

Coracias temminckii -- Purple-winged Roller, Sulawesi Roller. Alternate name on piece: Coracias temmincki [Temminck's roller] Layout sketch in soft pencil or charcoal. In the published plate the perch and the head of the upper bird have been changed, and a frog (Hyla reinwardtii) introduced, which both birds are holding. Reversed on the stone. Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Richter, Henry Constantine.

Repository Details

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

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