John White - Diamond-back terrapin
Summary
This a protected species today. The southern diamond-back terrapin has five toes, not six as shown here. Note the shading behind the front legs and carapace that John White added to indicate its relationship with the ground. Watercolor over black lead, heightened with white, 174 x 235 mm. 1906,0509.1.69
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Date
1585
Source
National Parks Gallery
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication