Monday, November 24, 2025

Neville Henry Cayley
(1854- 1903)

Neville Henry Peniston Cayley was an Australian painter who contributed greatly to public awareness of Australian birds through his meticulous and attractive watercolours of iconic species.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neville_Henry_Cayley


Laughing Kookaburra, Dacelo novaeguineae
1892 - 1893
Watercolour on paper
94 x 63.8 cm 
Museums Victoria, Carlton, Australia
https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/1221868

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