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C1837
Le moucherolle austral. Le moucherolle multicolore. [Flycatchers]
Artist:
Pancrace Bessa (1772 - 1835)
Rare French botanical engraving from Bougainvilles, Journal..commander of the frigate La Thetis. Common name: Modern binomial name: Broad-billed flycatcherDistribution: NT & QLD In National Library of Australia collection: Bib ID 380541 From Bougainville Journal de la Navigation Autour du Globe … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Le moucherolle austral. Le moucherolle multicolore. [Flycatchers]
Date:
C1837
Artist:
Pancrace Bessa (1772 - 1835)
Condition:
Minor faint spots, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
240mm
x 325mm
AUTHENTICITY
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Genuine antique
dated:
1837
Description:
Rare French botanical engraving from Bougainvilles, Journal..commander of the frigate La Thetis.
Common name:
Modern binomial name: Broad-billed flycatcher
Distribution: NT & QLD
In National Library of Australia collection: Bib ID 380541
From Bougainville Journal de la Navigation Autour du Globe de la frigate La Thetis et de la corvette L’Esperance pendant les annes 1824, 1825 et 1826.
Hyacinthe-Yves-Philippe-Potentien, Baron Hyacinthe-Yves-Philippe-Potentien, Baron de Bougainville (1781-1846).
Biography:
Pancrace Bessa (1772-1835)
Bessa was a pupil of Redoute & Van Spaendonck. He enjoyed the patronage of the Duchesse de Berry, and her father in law, king Charles X of France.
