C1889

The Staghorn Fern.

Artist:

William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)

$A 45

Scarce small c.19th engraving of an Australian Staghorn fern. Modern binomial name: Platycerium superbum First described by: de Jonch. & Hennipman Distribution: NSW, QLD References: Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 12842. Collections: National Library … Read Full Description

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Full Title:

The Staghorn Fern.

Date:

C1889

Artist:

William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)

Condition:

In good condition.

Technique:

Hand coloured engraving.

Image Size:

75mm

x 95mm

Paper Size:

90mm

x 105mm

Genuine antique
dated:

1889

Description:

Scarce small c.19th engraving of an Australian Staghorn fern.

Modern binomial name: Platycerium superbum
First described by: de Jonch. & Hennipman
Distribution: NSW, QLD

References:
Ferguson, J. A. Bibliography of Australia Volumes 1-8, Canberra 1976 : 12842.

Collections:
National Library Australia: Bib ID 2266945
State Library New South Wales: Call Numbers:TQ076098
State Library Victoria: SLT 919.4 C27
State Library South Australia: 919.4 C344

William Hatherell (1855 - 1928)

Painter born in London and studied at the R.A. Schools 1877–9. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and Royal Watercolour Society from 1879, showing portraits, genre and illustrations. He worked for Cassell's, who sent him to Australia as one of the main artists for Picturesque Australia, as well as The Graphic and other American magazines.

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