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Colourful illustration of an eel and a crustacean
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Colourful illustration of an eel and a crustacean
Plate 45 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour
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Plate 45 from Louis Renard's "Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes," Vol 2 (1754), is an exquisitely detailed and colorful illustration of an eel and a crustacean, marking it as the earliest known work on fish to be produced in color. The illustration showcases two distinct aquatic creatures: an eel, a long, slender, blue-green, bony fish belonging to the Anguilliformes order, and a crustacean, a red and blue arthropod with a hard exoskeleton and a prominent pair of claws. The eel, with its elongated body and undulating movements, is depicted in the process of swallowing an egg, while the crustacean, identified as a lobster or a decapod crustacean, exhibits its menacing claws and segmented legs. This illustration is a testament to the meticulous anatomical knowledge of Louis Renard, a French naturalist, and his team of skilled artists and engravers. The intricate details of the creatures' structures, from their gills and fins to their internal organs, are rendered with remarkable accuracy and artistry. This image not only provides a glimpse into the natural history of these fascinating creatures but also serves as a visual feast for the eyes, showcasing the beauty and diversity of the underwater world.
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