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Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
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Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670173 Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: The Naturalists Companion containing drawings with suitable descriptions of a vast variety of Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpent and Insects; & accurately copied either from Living Animals or from the stuffed Specimens in the Museums of the College and Dublin Society, to which is added drawings of several antiquities, natural productions &c containd in those Museums -- illustrated manuscript by Kenelm Henry Digby); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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Australians Aves Brown Fauna Handwritten Label Labelled Landrail New South Wales Ornithological Rail South Australia Speckled West Australian Zoological Crex Crex Rallidae
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This print showcases "Page 347. The Corn Crake, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text)" by Kenelm Henry Digby. Measuring at 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm, this artwork can be found in the Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales. The image features a beautifully detailed painting and handwritten manuscript text that accompanies it. This piece is part of "The Naturalists Companion" an illustrated manuscript created by Digby that contains drawings and descriptions of various animals, including quadrupeds, birds, fishes, serpents, and insects. In particular focus is the Corn Crake bird (Crex crex), also known as the landrail or rail from the Rallidae family. The speckled brown creature is depicted in a side view with meticulous attention to detail. Originating from Australia's diverse fauna and avian species, this artwork provides valuable insights into ornithology and zoological studies during its time period. It offers viewers a glimpse into the natural history of Australia's wildlife through accurate depictions based on living animals or stuffed specimens found in museums. With its rich combination of painting and handwritten annotations, this print serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a scientific record for those interested in exploring Australia's unique biodiversity.
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