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C1885
Thylacine
Small colonial engraving of a Thylacine. The first encounter with a Thylacine was by the naturalist Jacques Labillardire on 13 May 1792 as noted in his journal from the expedition led by D’Entrecasteaux. First description 30 March 1805 was by … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Thylacine
Date:
C1885
Artist:
Unknown
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Hand coloured engraving.
Image Size:
75mm
x 60mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1885
Description:
Small colonial engraving of a Thylacine.
The first encounter with a Thylacine was by the naturalist Jacques Labillardire on 13 May 1792 as noted in his journal from the expedition led by D’Entrecasteaux.
First description 30 March 1805 was by William Paterson, the Lieutenant Governor of Tasmania, published in the Sydney Gazette.
Modern common names: Tasmanian Tiger or Tasmanian Wolf.
Modern binomial name: Thylacinus cynocephalus
First described: Harris 1808
Distribution: Extinct (Tasmania)
