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illustration: Caleana major

 

Caleana major

Flying Duck Orchid

family ORCHIDACEAE

 

 

artist: Franz Bauer (1758 - 1840)
 

  

Original painting attributed to Franz Bauer.
"The similarity of some of the original paintings of the Bauer brothers is disarming.
It is unfortunate that both seemed casual about signing their work"
Helen Hewson

 

Original painting held by the British Museum, London.

 



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