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C1843
Untiled, ‘Lyre Bird’.
Artist:
A.Hoffman
Striking German engraving of a male Lyre Bird. The Lyre Bird was first sighted November 1797 by a an ex-convict who lived with the Aborigines after his term had expired. It was first caught on 26th January 1798 and was … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Untiled, ‘Lyre Bird’.
Date:
C1843
Artist:
A.Hoffman
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Copper engraving with original hand colouring
Image Size:
180mm
x 235mm
Frame Size:
440mm
x 490mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1843
Description:
Striking German engraving of a male Lyre Bird.
The Lyre Bird was first sighted November 1797 by a an ex-convict who lived with the Aborigines after his term had expired. It was first caught on 26th January 1798 and was described by Thomas Davies 4th November 1800 to the Linnean Society of London.
Modern common name Lyrebird or Superb Lyrebird
Modern binomial name Menura superba
Distribution VIC, NSW & QLD
First described Latham 1801
