Beryx ornatus Agassiz

 

Title: Watercolours of Beryx ornatus Agassiz

Creator: Joseph Dinkel [1806-1891]

Description: Two watercolour drawings of the fossil fish Beryx ornatus Agassiz, with scale detail, by Joseph Dinkel, [1834-1836]. Found in the white chalk, Lewes, from the collection of Gideon Mantell. The annotations below each drawing are by Louis Agassiz.

Published in Agassiz, J L R. ‘Recherches sur les Poissons Fossiles’ (1833-1843/1844), Vol 4, Tab 14a-b. Livraison issued 1837.

Date: [1834-1836]

Format: Watercolour on paper

Archive reference: LDGSL/613/5/25/1-2

Image reference: 16-15

Original size: 48.3cm x 61.4cm

Recommended print size: Up to 70 x 50cm (27in x 20in)

 

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