Engraving, Poulettes, Pl. 63 of Atlas du voyage de Lapérouse
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TitleEngraving, Poulettes, Pl. 63 of Atlas du voyage de LapérouseAbout this objectPart of Atlas du voyage de Lapérouse, this engraving presents detailed studies of Corne d’Ammon, a type of ammonite from the South Sea. The original copperplates of the 1797 atlas accompanying the journal of La Pérouse’s expedition during 1785 and 1788 are now held in the collection of the Musée de la Marine, Paris. They were etched in 1796-1797 based on sketches sent back to France during the expedition.Object No.2013.6Inscriptions & marksPoulettes / Corne d'Ammon de la Mer du Sud, entre les tropiques / Dessiné par Prevost / Gravé par HulkSourceLa Perouse MuseumOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)
Engraving, Poulettes, Pl. 63 of Atlas du voyage de Lapérouse. Randwick City Council, accessed 12/02/2026, https://ourstory.randwick.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/13995
