ASTROLABE: Botanical, Calythrix Cupressifola TATSU J. Paris, Copperplate Engraving 1826-1829: Australia and NZ

Date: 1826 - 1829

Artist: Sebastien César Dumont d’Urville

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Engraver: Tatsu J

Image Size: 340 x 520mm

Condition: Very good. The darkening at the bottom is a photography shadow only

Technique: Copperplate engraving

Price: $450

Description: hand coloured copperplate engraving

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Provenance:

 The Voyage of the Astrolabe 1826 - 1829

The voyage of the Astrolabe was, arguably, France’s last and greatest scientific voyage of discovery by sail. Under the skilful leadership of Captain Jules Sébastien César Dumont d’Urville, the Astrolabe and the Zélée would discover and claim Adélie land in Antarctica, amass a vast collection of botanical and zoological specimens, and advise the French government against attempting to create a colony at Akaroa in New Zealand.

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