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Symbol of the River
Becker's lively hand and inquisitive mind resulted in an iconic image, almost a caricature of the voracious feeder described by McCoy.
Murray Cod, Maccullochella peelii, by Ludwig Becker.
Schoenfeld's light outline almost dissolves into a cryptic pattern of mottled greens and greys - a melancholic portrayal conveying a precarious state of mind. In contrast, Bartholomew's cool and careful observation of a small specimen gave away nothing; as always he was dedicated to the creation of a useful image.
