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
Le moucherolle austral. Le moucherolle multicolore. [Flycatchers] - Antique Print from 1837

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.

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