The Sydney Bird Painter (active Sydney c. 1790s), The white gallinule c. 1791–92. Watercolour, brush and ink on cream-laid paper, 32.5 x 30.0 cm (image), 47.3 x 30.0 cm (sheet). Purchased 2000.

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The Sydney Bird Painter, The white gallinule c. 1791–92

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