Meliphaga sericea, 1843
Dates
- Creation: 1843
Physical Description
Full sheet pencil; watercolor
General
Phylidonyris niger -- White-cheeked Honeyeater. Alternate name on piece: Meliphaga sericea [White-cheeked honey-eater] Careful, meticulous drawing of 2 birds on leafy sprigs; yellow added to the wings, and samples of leaves and flowers colored fully. A second position of the upper bird has been added, closer to the published composition. Extensive marks of tracing. Previously cited as GS17 or 17GS and so marked in pencil on reverse. Artist's name(s): Gould, John; Richter, Henry Constantine.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Kansas. Kenneth Spencer Research Library Repository