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C1886
The Black Swan.
Artist:
Artist unknown
C19th engraving of the Black Swan which was first recorded on 5th July 1636 by the Dutch sailor Antonie Caen in the ship Banda and makes what is believed to be the first sighting of black swans by Europeans on … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
The Black Swan.
Date:
C1886
Artist:
Artist unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
110mm
x 125mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
C19th engraving of the Black Swan which was first recorded on 5th July 1636 by the Dutch sailor Antonie Caen in the ship Banda and makes what is believed to be the first sighting of black swans by Europeans on the south-west coast of Australia near Bernier Island.
Common name: Black Swan
Modern binomial name: Cygnus atratus
First described: Latham 1790
Distribution:Â Australia wide
