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Page 17. A beautiful Sea Shrub;a very large Tortoise shell;the horn of the Unicornfish, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
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Page 17. A beautiful Sea Shrub;a very large Tortoise shell;the horn of the Unicornfish, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5669987 Page 17. A beautiful Sea Shrub; a very large Tortoise shell; the horn of the Unicornfish, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info.: The Naturalists Companion containing drawings with suitable descriptions of a vast variety of Quadrupeds, Birds, Fishes, Serpent and Insects; & accurately copied either from Living Animals or from the stuffed Specimens in the Museums of the College and Dublin Society, to which is added drawings of several antiquities, natural productions &c containd in those Museums -- illustrated manuscript by Kenelm Henry Digby); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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Page 17. A beautiful Sea Shrub; a very large Tortoise shell; the horn of the Unicornfish, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) captures the essence of natural beauty and wonder. This exquisite print, created by Kenelm Henry Digby in the early 19th century, showcases a variety of fascinating specimens from the animal kingdom. The artwork is part of The Naturalists Companion, an illustrated manuscript that meticulously documents numerous quadrupeds, birds, fishes, serpents, and insects. Each drawing is accompanied by detailed descriptions sourced from living animals or stuffed specimens found in prestigious museums such as those belonging to College and Dublin Society. In this particular page, we are treated to a visual feast: a stunning sea shrub with delicate coral branches swaying gracefully underwater; an impressive tortoise shell that speaks volumes about its ancient inhabitant's size and strength; and finally, the majestic horn of a unicornfish - mythical yet real in its existence. The combination of watercolor painting techniques and handwritten labels adds authenticity to this zoological illustration. It transports us back in time when explorers like Digby embarked on journeys to uncover Australia's rich fauna. Preserved within Mitchell Library at State Library of New South Wales, this artwork serves as a testament to Australia's diverse wildlife heritage. Its presence reminds us of our responsibility to appreciate and protect these precious creatures for future generations.
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