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Lionfish, Pterois volitans, and blue blanquillo
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Lionfish, Pterois volitans, and blue blanquillo
Lionfish, Pterois volitans, and blue blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by 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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Cloquet Dictionnaire Gabriel Hippolyte Jussieu Lionfish Massard Naturelles Pretre Pterois Reptile Sciences Stipple Volitans Blanquillo Taenianotus
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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, published by F.G. Levrault in the "Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles" between 1816 and 1830, showcases two intriguing underwater creatures: the Lionfish, Pterois volitans, and the Blue Blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus. The illustration, directed by Turpin and engraved by Massard, was created by the skilled artist Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist to the Museum of Natural History. The Lionfish, with its vibrant colors and distinctive spines, is a venomous marine fish native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The Blue Blanquillo, on the other hand, is a non-venomous anglerfish, characterized by its blue coloration and elongated, filamentous appendage used to attract prey. The intricate details of these creatures, captured in this historical artwork, are truly awe-inspiring. The delicate shading and precise lines of the stipple engraving technique bring the textures and patterns of their scales to life, while the rich colors add depth and dimension. This beautiful piece not only serves as a testament to the artistic skill of its creator, but also provides a valuable record of these fascinating marine species, which continue to captivate and intrigue us today.
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