Scomber australasicus Cuv. et Val.

artwork

Scomber australasicus Cuv. et Val.

1927

L. T. Griffin, del. Dec 1927.

440 x 190 mm

Child

PC 10; PD 60 (2)

Illustrations of fishes.

Indian ink and wash

Fishes

Sketch/Art/08 Communication Artifacts/Chenhall Nomenclature

Notes on reverse, "Natural size. Hauraki Gulf. Nov. 1927. Mr Hefford."

L.T. Griffin joined the staff of the Auckland Museum as Preparator of Specimens in 1908 and was Assistant Director at the time of his death in 1935. This series of 57 fish illustrations vary in size up to 60cm. A further 5 illustrations, over 60cm in size, are in PC 10. The majority are pen & ink & wash drawings, but some are oil paintings.

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04 Feb 2026