Platax macropterygius Agassiz

 

Title: Watercolour of Platax macropterygius Agassiz

Creator: Joseph Dinkel [1806-1891]

Description: Large watercolour drawing of the fossil fish Platax macropterygius Agassiz, by Joseph Dinkel, [?1832-1834]. Found in Monte Bolca, from the Museum of Natural History Paris.

Published as: Agassiz, J L R. ‘Recherches sur les Poissons Fossiles’ (1833-1843/1844), Vol 4, Tab 41a. Livraison published 1839.

Date: [?1832-1834]

Format: Watercolour on paper

Archive reference: LDGSL/613/5/61

Image reference: 16-16

Original size: 48.7cm x 61.2cm

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

 

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