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1833 Jardine Pithecus satyrus Orangutan
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1833 Jardine Pithecus satyrus Orangutan
Plate 2 (and 3) Propithecus satyrus. The Red or Asiatic Orangutang" (sic). The orangutan was the first great ape to be well known in Europe and Britain. One called Jenny was of great interest to Darwin when it arrived in London zoo in 1837 (he visited in 1838 after his Beagle voyage). He was greatly impressed by its emotional complexity and intelligence. Steel plate engraving with contemporary hand colouring from " The Naturalists Library" Mammalia, Vol. I " The Natural History of Monkeys". Sir William Jardine. Published in Edinburgh by Lizars, 1833. This was the first mammal volume in a series of 40 volumes on mammals, birds, insects and fish produced over ten years
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© This image is Paul D. Stewart 2009. Do not reproduce without permission of the photographer at Stewartpauld@aol.com
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This print showcases an exquisite steel plate engraving from the 19th century, featuring the remarkable "1833 Jardine Pithecus satyrus Orangutan". This particular orangutan holds a significant place in history as it was the first great ape to gain widespread recognition and fame in Europe and Britain. The image also highlights another intriguing fact - one specific orangutan named Jenny caught the attention of none other than Charles Darwin himself. When Jenny arrived at London zoo in 1837, Darwin's curiosity led him to visit her a year later after his renowned Beagle voyage. What he discovered left him astounded; he was deeply impressed by this creature's emotional complexity and intelligence. Published in Edinburgh by Lizars in 1833, this steel plate engraving with contemporary hand coloring is part of "The Naturalists Library". Mammalia, Vol. I - the inaugural volume of an extraordinary series spanning 40 volumes on mammals, birds, insects, and fish produced over ten years. As we gaze upon this artwork today, we are transported back to a time when naturalists like Sir William Jardine sought to capture the beauty and intricacies of nature through their illustrations. This illustration serves as a testament not only to the artistic talent of Paul D. Stewart but also to our enduring fascination with these incredible creatures - primates that bridge the gap between humans and animals: orangutans.
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