Title

A singular animal called kangaroo found on the coast of New Holland

Date made

1808

Reference

Ferguson (1941-69, 1986),

Category

Print

Print type

intaglio

Technique

engraving, printed in black ink, from one copper plate

Text printed from matrix

Printed title lower centre below image in black ink, 'A singular Animal called Kangaroo found on the Coast of New Holland.'

Edition information

print run unknown

Subject categories

Voyages of exploration and discovery 1600-1900: English | 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.

Legacy id

159065

Last Updated

11 Jan 2013