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Water opossum or yapok, Chironectes minimus. 1841 (engraving)
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Water opossum or yapok, Chironectes minimus. 1841 (engraving)
7235122 Water opossum or yapok, Chironectes minimus. 1841 (engraving) by Waterhouse, Georges Robert (1810-1888); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water opossum or yapok, Chironectes minimus. Yapock opossum, Chironectes yapock. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by George Robert Waterhouse from his Marsupialia or Pouched Animals, Volume XI of the Naturalists Library, W. H. Lizars, Edinburgh, 1841. Waterhouse (1810-1888) was curator at the Zoological Society of Londons museum.); © Florilegius
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This engraving from 1841 showcases the Water opossum or yapok, Chironectes minimus. The artist, Georges Robert Waterhouse, was a curator at the Zoological Society of London's museum and his attention to detail is evident in this handcoloured steel engraving. The image depicts the unique characteristics of the water opossum, also known as yapock opossum or Chironectes yapock. With its sleek body and webbed feet, it is perfectly adapted for an aquatic lifestyle. The engraving beautifully captures its graceful movements as it glides through the water. This print is part of Waterhouse's Marsupialia or Pouched Animals series, which was published as Volume XI of the Naturalists Library by W. H. Lizars in Edinburgh. It serves as a testament to both scientific exploration and artistic skill during the 19th century. The fine details of this engraving allow us to appreciate not only the beauty of this particular animal but also its significance within natural history and zoology. Through scientific methods and observation, zoologists like Waterhouse were able to document and study various wildlife species. As we admire this remarkable piece of artistry, we are reminded of our connection with nature and our responsibility to protect these incredible creatures for future generations. This print serves as a reminder that even in centuries past, humans have been fascinated by wildlife and sought to understand their place in our world.
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