Identification title(s): malachite kingfisher. Object type: drawing object number: ng-1985-7-2-61. Inscriptions / marks: inscription, top: 'batavian fish-catching bird waare grotee / alcedo caeruleo-cephala. ' description: full-size color drawing of a malachite kingfisher (corythornis cristatus). The kingfisher is found in africa. With inscription. Part from the sketchbook of jan brandes, vol. 2 (1808), p. 93. Manufacturing. Manufacturer: draftsman: jan brandes. Place of manufacture: africa. Dating: 23-jan-1779 - 26-aug-1785. Physical characteristics: watercolor over sketch in pencil, brush in colors. Material: paper pencil technique: brush. Dimensions: h 195 mm × w 155 mmsubject. Who: jan brandes. Acquisition: purchase may 2, 1985. Date: 23-jan-1779 - 26-aug-1785.
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