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C1828
New Holland Cassowary or Emu. Young
Artist:
Scarce early c.19th engraving of an Emu chick.
$A 145
S/N: CTAKA-BI-AA-2810–429162
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Full Title:
New Holland Cassowary or Emu. Young
Date:
C1828
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured copper engraving.
Image Size:
85mm
x 140mm
Paper Size:
137mm
x 225mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1828
Description:
Scarce early c.19th engraving of an Emu chick.
References:
Anker, J. Bird Books and Bird Art. Amsterdam 1979: 110.
Nissen, C. Die illustrierten Vogelbucher. Stuttgart 1995: ZBI 1015.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 564288
State Library Victoria: Available S 590 C98
State Library New South Wales: RB/DS590.2/18
Anker, J. Bird Books and Bird Art. Amsterdam 1979: 110.
Nissen, C. Die illustrierten Vogelbucher. Stuttgart 1995: ZBI 1015.
Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 564288
State Library Victoria: Available S 590 C98
State Library New South Wales: RB/DS590.2/18
Baron Cuvier (1769 - 1832)
Cuvier was a pioneer in the science of comparative anatomy, he originated a system of zoological classification that comprised four phyla based on differences in structure of the skeleton and organs. His reconstruction of the soft parts of fossils deduced from their skeletal remains greatly advanced the science of paleontology. The flying reptile pterodactyl was identified and named by Cuvier. He rejected the theory of evolution in favor of catastrophism. Cuvier held various high posts in the government and did much to develop higher education in France.
