Drawings of Thalassoma, Pseudolabrus and other unidentified fishes
Close
Print34 drawings of Thalassoma, Pseudolabrus and other unidentified fishes were created by Joseph Drayton, W.H. Dougal, and John Richard of fish observed and collected during the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842. Illustrations are a variety of preparatory sketches with extensive notes and highly detailed drawings. They are hand drawn and some are hand colored. They were created during and after the expedition. Information included sometimes includes scientific name, creator, date, location, and notes about size, color, texture, and size. Locations noted include the Hawaiian Islands; Sydney, Australia; and New Zealand.
1838-1885
1838
1885
Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu.
Ichthyology
SIA RU007186
United States Exploring Expedition Collection, 1838-1885
34 illustrations
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 6 Folder 33