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Meliphaga sericea, 1843

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Meliphaga sericea
Meliphaga sericea

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

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