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Raper, George, 1769-1797: [Common bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera)]
- Date
- [ca 1788-1790]
- By
- Raper, George, 1769-1797
- Reference
- E-327-f-065
- Description
Common bronzewing (Phaps chalcoptera). Specimen depicted in profile sitting on the ground.
Has been described by different ornithologists as Lord Howe Island pigeon and as the common bronzewing pigeon.
Title supplied by Library. Former title - [Lord Howe Island Pigeon or Common (Forest) bronzewing pigeon (Phaps elegans)]
Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).
Physical Description: Watercolour, gold pigment, and ink on laid paper, 419 x 263 mm.
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- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Part of
- Raper, George, 1769-1797: Birds of Australia and South Seas. Original drawings 1788-90. From E. Cane
- Format
- 1 watercolour(s), Works of art, Watercolours, Scientific illustrations, Watercolour, gold pigment, and ink on laid paper, 419 x 263 mm., Orientation: Vertical image, Watermark: no visible watermark
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