Hand coloured lithograph (circa 1911) of (dromaius minor). Which is now a synonym of the king island emu (dromaius ater). However, this image was based on an image by charles-alexandre lessueur, artist on baudin's voyage, which depicted specimens from kangaroo island. From the birds of australia (1910-28) by gregory macalister mathews (1876-1949). Artwork by henrik gronvold (1858–1940) a danish bird illustrator. Copper engraving printed in 1808. Date: 1911.
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