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Page 160. Kettle found in a bog;the lizard, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
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Page 160. Kettle found in a bog;the lizard, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670061 Page 160.Kettle found in a bog; the lizard, 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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Artefact Artifact Assortment Australians Fauna Handwritten Label Labelled Miscellaneous New South Wales South Australia Varied Variety West Australian Zoological Illustration
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This print titled "Page 160. Kettle found in a bog; the lizard, 1810-17" by Kenelm Henry Digby takes us on a journey through time and nature's wonders. The image showcases an assortment of ancient artifacts and zoological illustrations, beautifully hand-painted with meticulous detail. Within this varied collection, our attention is drawn to a remarkable kettle discovered in a bog. Its weathered appearance tells tales of history and mystery, evoking curiosity about its past purpose and the stories it holds. Adjacent to the kettle rests an intriguing reptile - a lizard frozen in time, forever captured within this mesmerizing composition. The manuscript text accompanying these fascinating visuals adds another layer of intrigue to this piece. Handwritten descriptions provide insights into the natural world as observed by Digby himself or meticulously copied from living animals and stuffed specimens found in museums. As we delve deeper into this artwork, we are reminded of Australia's rich fauna and diverse wildlife that have fascinated explorers for centuries. This illustration serves as both a testament to the country's unique biodiversity and an homage to those who dedicated their lives to studying it. Preserved within the Mitchell Library at the State Library of New South Wales, this extraordinary piece invites us to appreciate not only its artistic beauty but also its historical significance as an invaluable record of Australia's natural history.
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