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Broinowski Semi-palmated Goose. Cereopsis Goose. Chromolithograph c1890

Broinowski Semi-palmated Goose. Cereopsis Goose. Chromolithograph c1890

by Broinowski, Gracius

Anseranas melanoleuca (Lessor) and Cereopsis Novae-hollandiae (Latham) Broinowski c1890.

Original lithograph of Australian Geese, printed in colour by G.J. Broinowski for “The Birds of Australia” published in Sydney circa 1890.

Born in Poland, Gracius Broinowski (1837-1913) came to Australia at the age of 20, apparently to avoid conscription. Arriving in Portland, Victoria he worked for a printer and publisher, then spent many years travelling around Australia. From 1880 he taught painting in Sydney and then lithographed the birds of New Zealand and the mammals and birds of Australia.

Page size 365 x 270mm (approximately 14.25 x 10.5 inches). Slight tear centre, left edge, that would not intrude on image when framed. Accompanying text is available.

Stock Number: apbB4Price: $80.00

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