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Robert C. Stebbins illustrations of western reptiles, amphibians and birds [graphic].
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Robert C. Stebbins illustrations of western reptiles, amphibians and birdsCreator/Contributor:
Stebbins, Robert C. (Robert Cyril), 1915-2013, creatorAbstract:
Original gouache paintings by Robert C. Stebbins used to illustrate the field guide Western Reptiles and Amphibians (by Robert
C. Stebbins, most recent ed. published 2003). Includes paintings of salamanders, newts, toads, frogs, turtles, geckos, lizards
and snakes. Also includes original pen and ink drawings by Stebbins used to illustrate the field guide Birds of Lassen Volcanic
National Park and Vicinity (by Cyril A. Stebbins and Robert C. Stebbins, 1953) and other unidentified publications.
Date:
ca. 1953-ca. 2003 (issued)Subject:
n-us-caReptiles -- West (U.S.) -- Pictorial works
Amphibians -- West (U.S.) -- Pictorial works
Birds -- California -- Lassen Volcanic National Park -- Pictorial works
Scientific illustration -- Specimens
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Original paintings and drawings by Robert C. Stebbins.
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Most works are mounted on illustration board.
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.
Robert C. Stebbins is emeritus professor of zoology and emeritus curator of herpetology at the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology,
University of California, Berkeley.
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Type:
graphicPaintings.
Drawings.
Photographs.
Physical Description:
graphic
drawing
painting
photoprint
8 boxes and 4 oversize folders (ca. 400 paintings, ca. 1,100 drawings and ca. 30 photographic prints) : color and b&w ; various
sizes.
Language:
English
Origin:
CaliforniaCopyright Note:
COLLECTION STORED, IN PART, OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for use.