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VALUE. Desmarests spiny pocket mouse, Heteromys desmarestianus,
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VALUE. Desmarests spiny pocket mouse, Heteromys desmarestianus,
Desmarests spiny pocket mouse, Heteromys desmarestianus, and muskrat, Ondatra zibethicus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, engraved by David, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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Cuvier Dictionary Frederic Gabriel Muskrat Pocket Pretre Spiny Stipple Ondatra
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate stipple engraving is an illustration from Frederic Cuvier's Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, published in Paris, France, in 1816. The illustration was painted by Jean Gabriel Pretre, a renowned painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later became the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The engraving was executed by David and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, with publication by F.G. Levrault. The illustration features two intriguing mammals: the Desmarest's spiny pocket mouse (Heteromys desmarestianus) and the muskrat (Ondatra zibethicus). The Desmarest's spiny pocket mouse is a small rodent native to Central and South America, characterized by its spiny hairs on its back and sides. The muskrat, on the other hand, is a semi-aquatic rodent native to North America, with distinctive webbed hind feet and a distinctive odor due to its anal glands. The intricate detail and lifelike quality of this engraving are a testament to the skill and artistry of the time. The use of stipple engraving, a technique that involves the application of small dots of ink to create shading and texture, adds depth and dimension to the illustration. The handcoloring further enhances the image, bringing out the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the animals' fur. This beautiful illustration is not only a valuable historical record of these two fascinating mammals but also a work of art in its own right. It provides a glimpse into the natural world as it was understood and depicted during the early 19th century, making it an essential addition to any collection of historical zoology or natural history.
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