The sketchbooks of the explorers
Title:
The sketchbooks of the explorers
Producer:
Charles Callewaert (°1855 - †1945)
Theme:
fauna, travel, exploration and research
Legend:
Charles Callewaert made tiny drawings of the fauna and flora he encountered during his assignment for the CEHC. He indicated their local name. These amateur drawings will probably be of interest to specialists in the evolution of biodiversity in the Congo basin.
Inscription:
Moubzé (espèce d'anguille) [grandeur naturelle longueur] 48 cm 5/III/1883 [?]
Date of acquisition:
1989
Dimensions:
19 cm x 29 cm
Technique:
graphic arts > mixed technique > pencil - aquarelle
Inventory number:
HO.0.1.3103