Primary Artist

Arthur B. Smyth (1750–1790)

Title

A non descript bird found at Botany Bay from a drawing made on the spot 1792.

Date made

1792 (after)

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Matrix size

24.3 x 21.0 cm (plate-mark, NGV impression)

Edition information

print run unknown

Production notes

The original drawing by Bowes Smyth, originally part of his journal, is held by the State Library of New South Wales. see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Bowes_Smyth#/media/File:Emu,_or_%60New_genus_of_Bird_at_Botany_bay_1788_A604005h.jpg

Country of context

Australia

Creators

Smyth, Arthur B. | (1750–1790) English | print after

Last Updated

12 Oct 2025