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Head and tail of the dodo by various artists
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Head and tail of the dodo by various artists
Head and tail of the dodo by Roelandt Savery, Johan Neiuhof, Jacob de Bondt, Ludwig Schmoor von Carolsfeld, G. Krause, etc. Heliotype by Van Leer from Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans Dodo Studies, Amsterdam, Johannes Muller, 1917
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Anthonie Cornelis Cucullatus Didus Dodo Heliotype Ineptus Jacob Johan Leer Ludwig Netherlands Oudemans Raphus Rump Savery Tail Carolsfeld Krause Roelandt
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This print showcases the head and tail of the elusive and extinct Dodo (Raphus cucullatus), as depicted by various renowned artists and illustrators from the Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries. The image includes the meticulous renderings of Roelandt Savery, Johan Neiuhof, Jacob de Bondt, Ludwig Schmoor von Carolsfeld, and G. Krause. Each artist brings their unique perspective and artistic style to the representation of the dodo's distinctive features. The dodo, a flightless bird native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, was discovered by Dutch sailors in the late 1500s. Due to its lack of natural predators and flight ability, the dodo was an easy target for the sailors, who hunted the bird to extinction within a few decades of its discovery. This print is an exquisite example of the historical record of the dodo, which was meticulously compiled by Dr. Anthonie Cornelis Oudemans in his seminal work, "Dodo Studies," published in Amsterdam in 1917. The print also features a heliotype by Van Leer, which was a popular reproduction technique of the time. The dodo's unique appearance, with its large, round head, small beak, and plump body, continues to fascinate and intrigue people around the world. This print is a testament to the enduring allure of this enigmatic and extinct bird, and a reminder of the importance of preserving and studying the natural world.
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