Raper, George, 1769-1797: Water Witch found at Botany Bay [Australasian little grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae)]

Raper, George, 1769-1797: Water Witch found at Botany Bay [Australasian little grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae)]
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Date
[ca 1790]
By
Raper, George, 1769-1797
Reference
E-327-f-034
Description

Australasian little grebe (Tachybaptus novaehollandiae). Specimen depicted in flight in a seascape.

Title supplied by Library incorporating transcription from item.

Inscriptions: Recto - bottom left - "Water Witch found at Botany Bay" [ink]

Quantity: 1 watercolour(s).

Physical Description: Watercolour and ink on laid paper, 259 x 416 mm.

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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 and ink on laid paper, 259 x 416 mm.
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