C1887

The Emu.

Artist:

W. Hymper

$A 65

C.19th engraving of an Emu. The first sighting of an Emu had occurred on 21st January 1788 by surgeon Arthur Bowes, at Port Jackson and described and drawn in his diary on the transport ship Lady Penrhyn. Modern binomial name: … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The Emu.

Date:

C1887

Artist:

W. Hymper

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

130mm

x 160mm

Paper Size:

150mm

x 180mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1887

Description:

C.19th engraving of an Emu.

The first sighting of an Emu had occurred on 21st January 1788 by surgeon Arthur Bowes, at Port Jackson and described and drawn in his diary on the transport ship Lady Penrhyn.

Modern binomial name: Dromaius novaehollandiae
First described: Latham 1790
Distribution: Australia wide (not including Tasmania)

The Emu.

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