The teeth and underjaw of the platypus.

Title

The teeth and underjaw of the platypus.

Date made

1835

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986), 2021

Category

Illustrated book

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraving, printed in blue/black ink, from one copper plate

Text printed from matrix

Printed title lower centre below image in blue/black ink, 'THE TEETH AND UNDERJAW OF THE PLATYPUS.' Printed lower centre below image in blue/black ink, 'Engraved for Ross's Van Diemen's Land Annual by Bock.' No date.

Matrix size

7.2 x 8.4 cm (printed image)

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject category

Australia, Book arts: Illustrated book

Legacy id

152083

Creators

Bock, Thomas. | (1790–1855) Australian | English | Male | engraver

Impressions

Collection

National Gallery of Australia

State

published state

Impression

undesignated impression as issued

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