Cephalaspis Lyelli

Title: Watercolour of the head shield of Cephalaspis Lyelli

Creator: Cécilie Agassiz (1809-1848)

Description: Watercolour study of the head shield of the fossil fish Cephalaspis Lyelli, from the collection of Professor Robert Jameson. Published in Agassiz, J L R. ‘Recherches sur les Poissons Fossiles’ (1833-1843/1844), Vol 2, Tab 1b, fig 1. Livraison issued 1837.

Cécilie Agassiz, née Braun, was Louis Agassiz’s first wife.

Date: 1835

Format: Watercolour

Archive reference: LDGSL/613/2/11/2

Image reference: 16-02

Original size: 16.8cm x 21.4cm

Recommended print size: Up to A4 (30 x 20cm)

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