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C1790
Hepoona Roo.
Artist:
Rare c.18th engraving of the Yellow-bellied Glider, also known as the Fluffy Glider. Modern binomial name: Petaurus australis First described: Shaw 1791 Distribution: VIC, NSW, QLD From John White’s, Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales References: Ferguson, J. A. … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Hepoona Roo.
Date:
C1790
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
220mm
x 175mm
Paper Size:
287mm
x 225mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1790
Description:
Rare c.18th engraving of the Yellow-bellied Glider, also known as the Fluffy Glider.
Modern binomial name: Petaurus australis
First described: Shaw 1791
Distribution: VIC, NSW, QLD
From John White’s, Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales
References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 97.
Hill, J. The Hill Collection of Pacific Voyages. San Diego 1974 1858.
Nissen, C. Die illustrierten Vogelbucher. Stuttgart 1995 ZBI 4390.
Abbey, J.R. Travel in Aquatint and Lithography 1770-1860. London 1972 605.
Wantrup, J. Australian Rare Books. Sydney 1987 17.
Crittenden, V. A Bibliography Of The First Fleet. ACT 1982 248.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 87340
State Library New South Wales: Call Number: MRB/Q991/2A2
National Gallery Victoria: Accession Number2012.31
State Library Victoria: CCF 919.44 W58
National Museum of Australia: Object number 2007.0035.0001
Charles Catton jnr (1756 - 1819)
Catton was an English topographical artist, illustrator and theatrical scene-painter, was born in London, the son of Charles Catton the elder. He received art tuition from his father and also studied at the Royal Academy schools. He travelled extensively through England and Scotland, making sketches, some of which were afterwards engraved and published. He was known as a scene-painter for the theatre, and also as a topographical artist. In 1775, at the Royal Academy, he exhibited a View of London from Blackfriars Bridge, and one of Westminster from Westminster Bridge. In 1804, he emigrated to America and settled in a farm on the River Hudson with his two daughters and a son. There he lived until his death, painting occasionally. He is said to have "acquired wealth"' through his painting. Catton died on 24 April 1819.
