Cassowary of New South Wales (Emu)
Copper-line engraving. 1789. 230mm by 175mm (platemark). Sarah Stone was a zoological artist, her fine depictions of birds formed part of a series of works documenting Sir Ashton Lever's Leverian Museum. She was the daughter of a professional ladies' fan painter who likely encouraged her interest in art.
From 'Journal of a Voyage to New South Wales' by John White (1757/8-1832).For further information :
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