Didelphys gigantea [Eastern grey kangaroo]
Title
Didelphys gigantea [Eastern grey kangaroo]
Source
Schreber, Johann Christian Daniel von. 'Die Saugthiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen'. 7 volumes. Germany, Erlangen: Walther, 1774 - 1846
Page or Plate number
vol.2, plate 154
Reference
Ferguson (1941-69, 1986),
Date made
1777Place made
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Category
Print type
intaglio
Technique
engraving, printed in black ink, from one copper plate; hand-coloured
Text printed from matrix
Printed title lower centre below image in black ink, 'Didelphys gogantea.' Printed inscription lower right below image in black ink, 'I. Nufsbiegel. fc.' Printed inscription upper right above image in black ink,'CLIV.'
Edition information
edition unknown
Subject category
Australia, Animal: Kangaroo
Subject description
Engraving of a kangaroo derived from the engraving in Hawkesworth, An account of the Voyages of Captain Cook, 1773, after the painting by George Stubbs. Didelphys gigantea, is the scientific name for an Eastern Grey Kangaroo
Legacy id
159066
Last Updated
20 Nov 2025