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Elanus inscriptus

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Description

Drawing depicting: Elanus scriptus -- Letter-winged Kite. Alternate name on piece: Elanus inscriptus, Richter's work establishes the overall shape and pose, with more finished handling of head, legs, wing, and insect prey, all on top of Gould's sketch and erasures, and with further changes marked by Gould., "Elanus scriptus" used for label and published text. Reversed on stone.

Details
Title
Elanus inscriptus
Subject
Ornithology
Ornithological illustration
Contributor
Gould, John , 1804-1881 (artist)
Richter, Henry Constantine , 1821-1902 (artist)
Date
1842
Type
StillImage
Format
electronic
image/tiff
Identifier
ku-gould:20529
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-gould/20529
Gould 1292
Relation
Birds of Australia--https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-gould/15240--Ellis Aves H141
Rights
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