Drawing of an Abyssinian Roller from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Sub-Saharan Africa North of the Equator.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Drawing of a Pale-throated Three-toed Sloth from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: Northern South America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790
Painting of two flowers, white fading to pink at the tips, growing from a brown stem with a few small yellowish buds. Inscription at bottom centre reads, "Amaryllis belladonna."
Drawing of an American Kestrel from a 18th century specimen [modern geographical distribution: North America and South America.] Attributed to Peter Paillou.
Paillou, Peter, approximately 1720-approximately 1790